Tuesday, 23 December 2025

High-tempo development contributes to Sarawak’s prosperity

SIBU: The rapid pace of development that is occurring throughout the state has contributed greatly to Sarawak’s prosperity. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said relentless development reached every nook and corner of Sarawak be it urban areas and rural. This, she said was thanks to far sighted […]

Melting pot no barrier to moving forward

KUCHING: People have been urged to continue to foster ties and stay united regardless of race and religion to realise the government’s vision to make Sarawak a developed state by 2030. “As we all know, Sarawak is a melting pot of cultures and traditions but throughout the decades, this has not stopped us from moving […]

Stable politics helps lure investment

By Gabriel Lihan & Nura Valentiana Lorna KUCHING: Stable politics in Sarawak has lured Australia’s interest to invest in the working talent and resources available. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the chamber of commerce in Western Australia is keen on investing in Sarawak. “During my work trip to Melbourne recently, I […]

SUPP rallies members to focus on development

BINTULU: Members of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) need to focus on developing the state regardless of their different backgrounds. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting stressed that unity and cooperation with each other is therefore very important. Ting said with hard work, sacrifices and leadership, SUPP would be able to continue the state’s mission for […]

SUPP rallies members to develop together

BINTULU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said members should enhance unity and cooperation to play their role in developing the state. “In this regard, I believe that we are in the mainstream. Let us develop our new economy, digital economy and green economy together. “Let us bring not only Sarawak but […]

Five-year work permit for professionals soon

KUCHING: Sarawak will be introducing the extension of work permit for professionals to five years instead of renewing it annually. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state needs more expertise such as the upper echelon, scientists, and many more to move forward in terms of developing technologies. “We are […]

Repok rep focuses on efforts to upgrade village roads

SARIKEI: Although several village roads in the Repok state constituency have been upgraded, the government still needs to address many more in the area. According to its assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, he is very concerned with the development of infrastructure in Sarikei including roads. “I also want the residents of Sarikei to be […]

A commitment to development

By Natasha Jee and Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to bring development to the state. At the opening of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 15th Triennial General Meeting (TGM) on Saturday, Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also president of PBB outlined the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s plans […]

Sarawak needs more talents

KUCHING: The state needs talented men and women to developed Sarawak, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the new economy which is based on talent and digital, do not differentiate between men and women, as long as one has the talent. “In Sarawak we have 2.8 million people and […]

Brotherhood key to Sarawak’s progress

SIBU: “Melanau, Chinese, Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu can sit together in a ceremony like this. You drink, I do not drink, no problem. “The most important thing is we can understand each other, the promise is we can be united and work together, Sarawak is ours. This is my hope for all those present tonight.”  […]