Cabinet paper to address Sarawak’s unique devt needs
KUCHING: A Cabinet paper will be submitted to ensure that development projects in Sarawak are tailored to the state’s specific needs, which may differ from those in Peninsular Malaysia. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed the need for clear policy direction from the Cabinet to ensure the effective implementation of projects in Sarawak, […]
Fadillah meets his beloved headmistress
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof on Sunday reunited with his former primary school headmistress, Sister Ignatia Soon, after so many attempts to arrange a meeting. The emotional reunion took place at the Convent of Mary Immaculate Padungan, near St Peter’s Catholic Church. “I was both happy and touched to finally meet my […]
Fadillah expresses interest in renewable energy collaboration in London
LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has expressed interest in collaborating with Sarawak Energy, the International Hydropower Association (IHA), and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) on policy, advocacy, and renewable energy capacity building. He said this during a recent discussion at the Malaysia High Commission in London, which aimed to advance Malaysia’s sustainable […]
Setting good example for Sarawakians to emulate
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has emphasised the importance of consistently fostering unity among the people of Sarawak, setting an example for all Sarawakians to emulate. He said that especially during festive seasons, hosting open houses or gatherings can serve as a platform to further strengthen the relationships among each other. “The […]
Land acquisition alone for Pan Borneo Highway cost RM900 mln: Fadillah
KUCHING: The government spent a total of RM900 million just to acquire land for the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said initially, the government earmarked a total of RM1 billion for the purpose. “It is not an easy process, as we have to locate landowners. But in the end, […]
DPM warns of social media impersonators
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today confirmed a case of impersonation using his profile image across various social media platforms. Fadillah, who is also the Petra Jaya MP, shared in a post on X (Nov 20) that friends alerted him to messages from an impersonator in a WhatsApp group, under the number […]
Proposed cross-Borneo railway project in negotiation phase, says DPM Fadillah
BINTULU: The Sarawak Government’s proposal for the construction of a cross-Borneo railway service is currently in the negotiation phase. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said federal Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah is outlining plans that involve multiple countries and regions in Borneo, including Indonesia, Brunei, Sarawak, and Sabah. However, he said there […]
Deputy PM hails Imran’s violin success
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has praised Imran Azim Iskandar for winning the classical category of the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) violin competition in the United States. Imran, a talented student from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bukit Assek in Sibu, has made Sarawak and Malaysia proud with his victory. “Imran’s […]
DPM: Cut waste, up energy efficiency for more profit
MIRI: The federal government through the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities recognises the important role of the palm oil industry in the post-pandemic recovery, especially as the second largest producer of palm oil in the world.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said palm oil is an important pillar in Malaysia’s agro-based industry that provides […]
Malaysia should not be used as compliance benchmark for EU deforestation law: Fadillah
MIRI: Malaysia should not be regarded as a high risk country in terms of deforestation and it would be unfair for the European Union (EU) to put the country as the benchmark for compliance with the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. “The benchmark of compliance should be based […]