Deputy Premier grants more aid rural projects
LIMBANG: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan recently handed out additional grants for Minor Rural Projects (MRP) to those who applied last year but hadn’t received them yet. Awang Tengah said that he had to ask Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for more funds because his ministry’s allocation had […]
Sarawak keen on building ties with business communities, says Awang Tengah
MIRI: The Sarawak government has always been keen on building ties with business communities as it would diversify the state’s economy and boost its development, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah emphasised that strong ties between the business sector and the government are essential for creating effective policies and providing […]
Awang Tengah gives bubur lambuk to Lawas people
LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan officiated the distribution of bubur lambuk and Ramadan donations at the Lawas Ramadan Bazaar yesterday (April 6). The programme was organised by Media Sarawak, Liansin Sarawak, the Bukit Sari branch of Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas), Titian Rider Club, and the Malaysia Drugs Prevention Association (Pemadam). During […]
More facilities needed at Pasar Tamu
LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan hopes more facilities will be added to phase two of Pasar Tamu Lawas. UKAS reported that he had requested more facilities such as toilets, washing facilities and electrical facilities. So far, these facilities are only provided in the Phase One building. Awang Tengah made his request […]
Lawas Administration Complex ready in Nov
KUCHING: The construction of the Lawas Administration Complex has resumed and is expected to be completed by November this year after being halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the 15-storey building which was supposed to be completed last year, has only reached 19.52 per cent completion. […]
Penetrating global markets via creative product designs
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to focus on the design of creative products from the state to penetrate international markets. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Sarawak’s rich culture with diversified ethnic groups is beneficial for creative design. “Hence, today’s event, themed ‘Design For Tomorrow’, is timely and relevant to instil and promote the […]
Coordinating, collaborating to grow SMEs
KUCHING: The effort to support the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak will be strengthened through improved coordination and collaboration between agencies under both the regional and federal government. In stating this, Deputy Premier of Sarawak Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said, “We need to coordinate this. That’s why at the […]
Northern Sarawak assured of devt
LIMBANG: The northern area of Sarawak will continue to be developed in an effort to improve the quality of life of the local community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said special focus would be given on infrastructure development including roads and bridges. “One of the road projects that will commence this year […]
Proof of Japanese confidence in Sarawak govt
NIIGATA: Taiyo Yuden’s continued expansion in Sama Jaya is a reflection of their confidence in the Sarawak government, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan In pointing this out, Awang Tengah said this expansion will make Sarawak the largest of its global manufacturing bases with operations including Japan, South Korea and China to produce […]
Work with leaders, government departments and agencies told
LAWAS: Government departments and agencies are called to work together with leaders in order to provide the best service to the community. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said such cooperation included those who are implementing development projects so that the projects could be completed according to the scheduled time […]