Six Urda projects completed, 25 still in process
KAPIT: A total of 42 projects under the Ulu Rajang Development Agency (Urda) are being implemented to develop rural areas. Urda chairman Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said six projects had been completed while 25 projects are still in the process and another 11 are still in the planning stage. “The Sarawak government allocated RM1.5bil […]
GPS zeal to get ahead will benefit state
KUCHING: Sarawak will most probably achieve developed state status by 2030 at the rate it is going. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos based this confidence in the fact that leaders from the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) never seem to stop working for the people with zeal and enthusiasm. “The Premier, in particular, is always […]
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 […]
Deputy Premier hopes for bigger Sarawak allocation in Budget 2023
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan is hoping that the Federal government will raise Sarawak’s allocation in Budget 2023. This is so that the state may undertake a lot more infrastructure and development projects to hasten and promote economic growth. Sarawak needs additional financing to implement such projects, including the building of […]
Chinese chambers urged to help develop Sarawak
SIBU: Members of the Association of Sarawak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) are urged to work together with the state government to bring Sarawak into a developed state by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian made the call when officiating at the ACCCIS annual general meeting here today. He said […]
Get ready for rapid development
BINTULU: The communities here need to prepare themselves for rapid development in future, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said that during his recent visit to Bintulu, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg had mentioned that more large scale investment projects by foreign investors would be developed here in stages. “Thus, every […]
Grooming students for the future
Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation) is responsible for carrying out activities and programmes that benefit Sarawak’s development, education, and human capital. Yayasan Sarawak director Mersal Abang Rosli said that the Sarawak Foundation will continue to perform that role, ensuring that the next generation has job opportunities in skilled fields. The SRC Global Resources Sdn Bhd company […]
Good ties catalyst to bringing 2030 goals closer
MIRI: Close cooperation between the federal and the state governments will bring Sarawak closer to being a developed and high income state by 2030. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob understood what Sarawak needs. “Alhamdulillah, through the approach and concept of […]
Highway connectivity will spur transformation: PM
MIRI: The implementation of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway project is the federal government’s commitment to developing more planned and systematic road links to improve connectivity in Sarawak. According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in line with the strategic direction of the 12th Malaysia Plan, the said project would ensure better socio-economic […]
Development in Sarawak always a priority: PM
KUCHING: The federal government has always placed priority on the development of Sarawak. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this was proven by the allocation of a development expenditure of RM4.55 billion in the 2022 Second Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “In addition, to ensure the comfort and convenience of […]