Mixed reactions to state budget
BY AMYRA VARKISA & ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY The 2023 Sarawak Budget has received mixed reactions from the public. They pointed out that the budget was biased towards rural development and felt that the planned development could be further expanded. Most members of the public applauded the budget for enhancing the digital infrastructure and providing job […]
YB welcomes attention to rural growth
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau hailed the continuing attention Budget 2023 pays to growth in the rural areas of Sarawak. “Our Premier is aware that rural areas lack of a lot of things and every year we are given allocations to develop areas located in the interior,” he said in welcoming measures under the […]
Make the right choice, elect GPS candidate
KANOWIT: Kanowit constituents are advised to make the right choice by electing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in this 15th general election. In stating this, Kanowit GPS candidate Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang pointed out that GPS is a government that is capable of bringing development to the rural areas. “That is why it is important for […]
Prioritise rural Sarawak in 2023 Budget
KUCHING: The federal government is urged to give priority to the rural areas in Sarawak during the presentation of the 2023 Budget, which is expected to be held on October 7, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said that the rural areas of Sarawak still […]
Crucial to work as a team
BY ALVERDEKOSTER ANYAP AND JACINTHA JOLENE SERIAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tebedu Branch committee members are urged to work as a team to ensure the party remains relevant. The party’s secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said their unity would ensure that development planned for the area could be achieved to provide only the best […]
PRS wants development masterplan for rural districts
BY AMYRA VARKISA & NATASHA JEE SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has proposed several issues that need to be further considered and resolved by the Sarawak government. Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum who was elected unopposed as president at the party’s 5th Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) here today said the major issues were infrastructure, utility and telecommunications […]
Rural power projects get going on all fronts
KUCHING: Efforts are being stepped upon the delivery of rural electrification projects to achieve the government’s aspiration to become a developed state in 2030 To meet this goal the state government is working with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on numerous fronts like the Rural Power Supply System (RPSS) Project, Rural Electrification Scheme, Mini Hydro as […]
Abang Johari assures govt’s commitment to rural development
SAMARAHAN: The state government continues to be committed to the development of rural infrastructural facilities and amenities such as the supply of water and electricity. Chief Minister and Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said while the state government emphasised the digitalisation of various sectors, rural development […]
Govt’s priority to improve rural infrastructures: MP
KUCHING: The Sarawak government continues to make it a priority to improve basic infrastructure facilities such as roads, especially for those living in the rural areas. “Infrastructure development is also important for the socioeconomic development of the people, which is the main foundation of the nation’s economic wellbeing,” said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department […]
Sarawak First policy made the difference in PRN-12: Naroden
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s ‘Sarawak First’ policy has changed the political landscape of Sarawak. Former Gedong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said this was a key factor for Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) landslide victory in the 12th state election (PRN-12), not only in the rural regions but in […]