Hello Chong, why don’t you ask Loke instead?
KUCHING: DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen should take up the issue of costly airfares with his party leader Anthony Loke who is the nation’s Transport Minister. In making the suggestion, the Premier’s chief political secretary Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman reminded him that the matter comes under the purview of the Transport Minister. “I am perplexed […]
State exploring new avenues to boost revenue
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Sarawak government is actively exploring new avenues to boost state revenue as part of its ongoing efforts to transform the economy in both urban and rural areas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the revenues generated will be reinvested in infrastructure projects such […]
Dr Sim Ensures Progress in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hion, reaffirms the Sarawak Government’s commitment to accelerate development in Batu Kawa through continuous infrastructure upgrades. “The phase will cover 12 areas within the Batu Kawa constituency, and 273 households will benefit from this road upgrade project following the completion of the Padawan Municipal Council’s […]
Stadium and affordable housing projects in Mukah gets the go-ahead from Premier
MUKAH: The Sarawak government has given the green light for the development of the Mukah Stadium Phase 2 and new affordable housing projects in the division here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the approval during the Leaders with the People dinner at Kingwood Resort, here last night (Aug 13). Telian assemblyman Royston […]
RM25m for women in business to expand ventures
SIBU: The Sarawak government has set aside RM25 million to help successful businesswomen expand their ventures to the global market. The fund, which was announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will be deposited into Affin Bank and then distributed to women entrepreneurs who apply for loans to expand their businesses. […]
Sarawak reaffirms control over CCUS projects, cites state laws
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reiterated its stance on regulating Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects within its boundaries, following the presentation of a position paper at the National Energy Council on Aug 2, 2024, says Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. The Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal […]
State govt now hiring more JKR staff
KAPIT: The Sarawak Government is in the process of recruiting a total of 414 technical staff for the Public Works Department (JKR) across the state to address staff shortages, especially in rural areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas emphasised it was important to ensure the smooth implementation of development projects in Sarawak. “Kapit […]
Sarawak asserts right to regulate minerals and resources within 200 nautical miles
KUCHING: Sarawak holds the legal right to regulate minerals and other underground resources within a radius of 200 nautical miles, affirmed Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations). She noted that this jurisdiction also includes the management of carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) within […]
Deputy State Secretary calls for unified digital push in Sarawak Civil Service
KUCHING: All Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) members have been called to embrace digital transformation opportunities and work towards transforming the Sarawak government into a model of digital excellence by 2030. Sarawak Deputy State Secretary (Operation) Datuk Hii Chang Kee said this during a one-day Sarawak Civil Service Heads of Departments Session with Sarawak State Secretary […]
MOU with Kyushu University to enhance forest research collaboration
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, represented by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National University Corporation Kyushu University (Kyushu-U) in Fukuoka, Japan, yesterday (July 23). The MOU aims to facilitate bilateral collaboration on research activities including the assessment of forest ecosystem functions under Forest Carbon Initiatives in Sarawak. It […]