Pineapple cultivation mainstay of Dalat agro park
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI DALAT: A total of 824 hectares of land has been approved by the state government to develop an Agro Park, especially for pineapple cultivation here next year. Women, Children and Community Well-being Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said, it is one of the measures to increase household income. “The Land Custody […]
RM71 mil investment in digital co-living facility
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved RM71 million for the construction of the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Digital Co-Living Nomad Lodge, a groundbreaking initiative in digital communal living. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the lodge’s strategic location adjacent to the TEGAS Digital Village (TDV) in Sama Jaya Free […]
Rep: Consider merging Bau and Lundu districts to form new division
THE Sarawak government has been urged to consider merging the districts of Bau and Lundu to establish another division in Sarawak. Serumbu assemblyman Miro Simuh said that both districts are currently within the Kuching Division, being the large division with the highest population density among all divisions in Sarawak. “It would be beneficial, for the […]
MASwings takeover: Sarawak carrying out due diligence
THE Sarawak government is in the process of conducting due diligence on MASwings Sdn Bhd and negotiating with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and Khazanah Nasional Berhad to acquire shares in MASwings. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil said the takeover will be in stages and the operation of the Sarawak airline will only commence […]
2,478 affordable housing units under 12MP
THE Sarawak government plans to deliver 2,478 units of affordable housing throughout the state under the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said his ministry adopts the National Affordable Housing Policy for the implementation of low-cost housing development which capped the pricing of […]
Sarawak takeover of Bintulu Port mid-2024; transition will not disrupt operations
THE operations of the Bintulu Port will not be disrupted during the process of the Sarawak government’s takeover from the federal government in July next year, said Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi. “We are in the process of preparing the required legal provisions and other necessary arrangements to assume control […]
Intl performing arts centre in the pipeline
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will build an international-class Performing Arts Centre located in the old State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the building would be a cultural palace for the state of Sarawak with an exclusive design and equipped with advanced technology in […]
Sarawak adapts technology to combat illegal wildlife trade and corruption
KUCHING: Illegal wildlife trade continues to endanger Sarawak’s precious wildlife and the digital age has ushered in new threats and opportunities. In tackling these challenges, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Sarawak government has demonstrated its determination to be adaptive, technologically savvy, and resolute in combating […]
MOE to give input on Sarawak’s proposal to replace UPSR
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will give its input to the Sarawak government regarding the proposal to draft its own assessment system to replace the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) for Year Six students in all government schools in the state. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this is because the proposal is in […]
UKAS provides platform to get govt info
KUCHING: The people should be aware and proactive with the existing and new initiatives introduced by the Sarawak government. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said in moving forward, efforts will continue to be intensified to develop an inclusive and more resilient society. “The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) Roadshow programme is one […]