Sabah expected to benefit from RM2b Petros initiative
MIRI: A RM2 billion project entrusted to Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) is expected to supply electricity to Sabah under a cross-border energy agreement. This is in addition to supplying power across the northern regions of Sarawak, including Miri, Limbang, and Lawas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg disclosed this while detailing transformative […]
Sarawak reaps tourism benefit from SUKMA
MIRI: Sarawak’s tourism sector is receiving a significant boost from hosting SUKMA 2024 said Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts I (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. He said the tournament involved around 12,000 athletes from various states, along with coaches, family members, and other supporters. “We should be looking at around […]
Cancer awareness campaign to benefit 57,000 women this year
SIMANGGANG: A total of 57,000 women are targeted to benefit from the Women’s Reproductive Cancer Awareness Campaign (WCaRe) as a new initiative of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) this year to increase awareness of early cancer screening. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this year the government allocated RM11.5mil with a […]
Global warming could benefit coral-eating starfish
GLOBAL warming is exacerbating coral bleaching; but, according to Australian scientists, it could also encourage the proliferation of crown-of-thorns starfish, which are predators of coral reefs and highly resistant to marine heatwaves. Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster) are often referred to as corals’ worst enemies. As juveniles, these starfish are herbivores. But when they reach adulthood, they […]
Rural folk beginning to reap benefits of highway
KUCHING: Rural communities are already beginning to experience increased economic activity as the Pan Borneo Highway nears completion. Saribas Muslim Association (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng believes the Pan Borneo Highway will have a big bearing on Sarawak’s economy, particularly on rural communities. Recently, there has been an increase in economic activity in rural communities […]
State govt urged to solve manpower shortage in Meradong RTP projects
THE Sarawak government has been urged to act in overcoming the issue of manpower shortage in implementing Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) in the Meradong constituency. Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (GPS-Meradong) explained that the projects had suffered a bit as far as implementation is concerned. He stated that it was mainly due to the lack of […]
Industrial Training Institute in Serian ready by 2024
SERIAN: The construction of the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) here, which is now 85 percent completed, is expected to be operational by early 2024. Serian incumbent Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said once completed, the institute will benefit the youth and produce a highly skilled workforce. “This will definitely benefit Serian because there will be […]
RTP projects to benefit Tellian residents
MUKAH: Newly elected Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine is optimistic that ongoing and yet to be implemented Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) projects have good quality and bring useful impact on the constituents. He had attended a briefing on RTP projects in Tellian constituency at Menara Pehin Setia Raja here on Tuesday (Jan 11). The briefing was […]
Bau set to benefit from 12MP
BAU: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), which focuses on the development of infrastructure and digitalisation in rural areas, will have a positive impact on Bau’s economy and connectivity. “Particularly in Bau District, this is a huge allocation in terms of infrastructure development, telecommunication and digital connectivity in rural areas. “This is what we want for […]
State govt to ensure Sarawakians benefit from efficient tariff structure
KUCHING: Discounts for both electricity and water bills have been extended until December as per the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0. While Sarawak’s average tariffs for water and electricity are already among the lowest in Malaysia and the surrounding region, Sarawak Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the electricity and water […]
