Fadillah aspires to set up youth training centre
BY NATASHA JEE & ABIDGAIL MERTA KUCHING: Establishing a youth training centre which focuses on leadership skills training for the youth in Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency is a dream that its MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof aspires to achieve in the near future. Fadillah, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said that this is […]
Produce quality ummah, Muslim community told
KUCHING: The Muslim community is reminded to live by adhering to the basis of Islam. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that by following the teaching of Islam, only then the community will be able to produce a quality ummah despite these challenging times. “The two basic teachings that we […]
Special panel set up to reduce hospital congestion
KUCHING: The government has set up a Public Sector Reform Task Force (STAR) which will work on reducing congestion in public hospitals. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the task force chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuko Ali will involve various agencies aside from the Ministry of […]
DPM: Plantation stakeholders should strengthen collaboration in R&D
KUALA LUMPUR: Stakeholders in the plantation and commodity sectors are urged to forge better ties and collaboration in terms of research and development (R&D) to increase yield quality and products, in line with international market standards. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Plantation and Commodities Minister, said the initiative requires […]
Low population density among factors affecting devt of Sabah, Sarawak: Fadillah
By Hasnah Jusid KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of development, especially regarding basic facilities in Sabah and Sarawak needs to take into account the size of the states and not only the population density of a certain area or state. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Sabah and Sarawak’s large size, compounded with their […]
Engine of growth for agri-commodity industry
KUCHING: Budget 2023 will drive the growth of the agri-commodity industry while benefiting Malaysian smallholders. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the main focus in Budget 2023 is to empower the agri-commodity sector and ensure the country’s competitiveness can be improved. A news report from Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) quoted him as […]
Fadillah gives the thumbs-up to Budget 2023
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof lauded the revised Budget 2023 which reflects the federal government’s emphasis on the welfare of the people in Sabah and Sarawak. He said the increase in allocation for Sabah and Sarawak shows the federal government’s commitment and effort to look after the people’s welfare. “Themed ‘Developing Malaysia […]
Unity govt equates to inclusive govt
KUCHING: Member of Parliament for Serian Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem equates the unity government to a very inclusive government. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Riot said the federal government cabinet members comprise ministers of various races be it Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban and Kadazan Dusun, which makes […]
Negotiations for cancer centre proposal are currently in progress
KUCHING: The federal government will be following up on Sarawak’s wish of establishing its very own cancer centre in the state. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the proposal from the state government has been received, and negotiations are currently in progress. “What was proposed is that the state government will construct the […]
Smallholders encouraged to produce latex to increase income: Fadilah
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) through the Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) is implementing the latex production incentive (IPL) specifically to encourage rubber smallholders to produce latex. Deputy Prime Minister and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this programme would provide opportunities for rubber smallholders to increase income and […]