Upgrading rural farmers into commercial producers: Dr Rundi
KUCHING: The Ministry of Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development is looking at ways to upgrade the struggling subsistence rural farmers into commercial producers. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi said although his focus for the ministry would be more on helping the state to become a net food producer and exporter, his main concern […]
Stable government key to bright future, says CM
BY MARGARET RINGGIT & NATASHA JEE MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg vowed to bring in more development projects to Subis, Niah and Bekenu, provided the people in the whole area give Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) a new five-year mandate. “Today’s launching (of the Waterfront Niah Phase 2) is proof […]
Only GPS understands local aspirations, says Harden
SRI AMAN: No other party understands the aspirations of the people of Sarawak besides Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Simanggang incumbent Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He thus reminded the people not to go for the opposition during the coming state polls if they want to see the government’s planning in development to be implemented smoothly. […]
Gedong poised to become focal point
GEDONG: Gedong will be strategically and centrally located to become a new focal point in the area after the completion of two road projects here – the first from Lubok Teranggas to Gedong and the second from Gedong to Ulu Simunjan. Gedong incumbent Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said upon the completion of both projects, Gedong […]
Guessing game begins
KUCHING: Why would Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg opt to contest the Gedong seat instead of defending his bastion of Satok? If at all it comes to that it certainly won’t be because of a lack of confidence in retaining the Satok seat which he has represented for 40 years. All things […]
MRP grants for rural recipients
BINTULU: The disbursement of Minor Rural Projects (MRP) grants, especially to recipients in the rural areas reflects the state government’s continuous effort to develop the rural communities. As such, Kakus incumbent Datuk John Sikie Tayai urged the constituents in Kakus constituency to rally their support towards the ruling government under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). […]
Income increase for rural folk via modern agriculture
DEBAK: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government aims to help increase the income of rural folk through suitable, albeit modern agricultural activities. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said although it had done much in terms of basic infrastructure and amenities, the socioeconomic agenda was a dire necessity and top priority. “For this […]
Rural development always gets priority
BINTULU: The state government has always been prioritising rural areas to better improve their wellbeing. Assistant Minister of Native Laws and Customers Datuk John Sikie Tayai said huge allocations provided by the state government have proven its commitment to further develop the rural residents. Sikie said this on Sunday after visiting four longhouses in Tatau. […]
Head of State, wife pay last respects to Masing
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib on Monday (Nov 1) paid their last respects to the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing at the latter’s residence at Jalan Datuk Ong Tiang Swee here. The late deputy chief minister passed […]
Rural people not left out
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the 2022 State Budget proved that the state government cared about the needs of the rural people, including those in the coastal and inland areas. “I thank the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government for presenting such an excellent […]