Dilapidated Tebedu Clinic requires immediate attention
IMMEDIATE action must be taken to ensure development in Tebedu District, says Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS-Tebedu). He pointed out that the dilapidated Tebedu Clinic had been mentioned several times, including in the last Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. “The clinic needs to be equipped with modern equipment and facilities so that people can receive […]
Tebedu rep: Supply (2023) Bill 2022 puts rakyat first
THE Supply (2023) Bill 2022 is people-centric, putting the interests of the people first, says Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS-Tebedu). He noted that the initiatives included creating employment opportunities; providing loans to help longhouse folk and for housing schemes; intensifying infrastructure development; boosting the tourism sector; and so on. “A steady increase in the budget […]
DUN sitting proceeds work Q&A session
The fifth day of the third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) commenced today with elected representatives from across the state converging at the DUN complex. The sitting began with a prayer at 9.07am in the DUN chambers. DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said […]
Critical projects in Tanjong Datu need prompt action
Azizul Annuar Adenan (GPS-Tanjong Datu) stressed that critical projects in Tanjong Datu require prompt action. Apart from the concerns about dilapidated schools in the state constituency, he pointed out that there are three delayed projects that need to be resolved. “I was made to understand by the Lundu Education Office that there are applications to […]
Turning Miri as food hub for northern region
The Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Ministry has formulated a number of strategies and initiatives to turn Miri as the food hub to export and market food produced from the northern region of Sarawak. In stating this, its deputy minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail (GPS-Bukit Kota) disclosed that among the initiatives and strategies […]
Baru wants updates on utilities, roads, and schools
BARU Bian (PSB-Ba’Kelalan) hoped that the government would make every effort to be fair when providing basic amenities and facilities in northern Sarawak. He told the august House that the people in Ba’Kelalan area, for example, face daily hardship and problems such as lack of electricity, water, internet connection, floods, bad roads, and dilapidated school, including […]
Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022 passed in DUN
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022 has been unanimously passed at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today, after debated by six state assemblymen. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, who tabled the Bill said it […]
E-Sarawak Activities Bill passed
BY LEE SHAW WEI & FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: The Electronic Sarawak Government Activities Bill was unanimously passed in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today. The Bill seeks to provide the necessary legal framework to become “e-enabled” without the need for further amendments to other state laws. The Bill, tabled by Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk […]
Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund to be tabled
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA THE Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund Bill will be tabled in the third session of the first term of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN). “Whilst we are continuously managing and dealing with the current development issues, we are also thinking about tomorrow, about the long-term interests […]
Smooth start to assembly proceedings
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The first day of the third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Monday (Nov 21) proceeded smoothly, starting at about 9.05am. Shortly after commencement, Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar called on House members to […]