Awang Tengah: RM15.8 billion budget reflects commitment to people’s welfare
LAWAS: The allocation of RM15.8 billion in the State Budget 2025 is a testament to the Sarawak Government’s strong commitment to safeguarding the welfare of its people. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, said that the state government remains dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its citizens through comprehensive policies […]
Another bumper budget on the way
KUCHING: Sarawak is likely to see another record-breaking budget for 2024, with substantial allocations expected to bolster social welfare, rural development, and workforce upskilling, said the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai. Chai anticipated the budget to prioritise support for senior citizens and tertiary students, leveraging Sarawak’s […]
RM110 mil budget allotted by UNIFOR
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has allocated a total of RM110 million for the construction of houses of worship and mission schools in Sarawak this year. UNIFOR director, Datuk Jack Aman Luat revealed that RM90 million has been allocated for religious sites while RM20 million will be used to fund mission schools. “We […]
Budget for upgrading Ba’Kelalan and Long Semadoh Health Clinics approved
THE budget for both the Ba’Kelalan Health Clinic and Long Semadoh Health Clinic this year has been approved amounting to RM450,000 and RM300,000 respectively for upgrading works under the ‘Projek Klinik Daif’ scheme. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said the Ministry of Health Malaysia has been consistently implementing […]
State govts told not to neglect sports in budget
PUTRAJAYA: State governments should not treat the sports sector like a stepchild when it comes to providing allocations under their state budget, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Hannah said sports allocations are a form of investment by state governments to ensure their athletes get to train in facilities developed by the federal government and handed […]
Substantial amount to boost state agricultural sector
SARAWAK is expected to spend a significant amount under the State Budget for next year to boost the state’s agricultural sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government’s strategy involves attracting private investment and implementing various initiatives. He asserted the government is allocating substantial funds to advance agroparks, with RM23 […]
Rural-biased state budget essential
KUCHING: The 2024 State Budget has appropriated over half of the total development expenditure of RM7.8 billion for the rural population. The budget is strategically designed with a specific goal – prioritising the economic development of Sarawak by focusing on the rural areas. “It is crucial to grasp the significance of this approach. Firstly, the […]
Annual allocation for Sarawak depends on govt’s priorities
KUCHING: The distribution of annual allocation to each state in the country depends on the government’s fund, capability and priorities, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Under the revised Budget 2023, the allocation for Sarawak had increased to RM5.6 billion as compared to RM4.6 billion previously. “We also need to remember that there […]
Can’t please everyone …
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough. – Lao Tzu, Chinese Taoist philosopher Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s revised Budget 2023 of RM386.14 billion is the largest allocation in the country’s history, and is aimed at steering the economy and making it ‘less painful’ for the lower- and middle-income groups. Some may […]
Rep optimistic Tasik Biru will benefit from allocation
KUCHING: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Harry Henry Jinep welcomes the allocation of RM1.2 billion to repair dilapidated clinics and schools under the Budget 2023. He hoped that the Bau Hospital and dilapidated schools in his constituency would benefit from the allocation. “I welcome this allocation as the dilapidated schools in my constituency are often affected […]
