Ministry to repurpose, improve services at Kuching Civic Centre
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, has announced plans to repurpose the Kuching Civic Centre and improve its services as a public leisure or sport centre. Its deputy minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said that this proposal was discussed recently with a focus on redefining the centre’s direction and […]
UNIMAS pledges commitment to help develop Sarawak
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is committed and determined to help the Sarawak government develop the state. The 60th anniversary of Sarawak Merdeka at UNIMAS was celebrated enthusiastically today, with residents donning national and ethnic attire. The ceremony was attended by the university’s chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Sulong Matjeraie, UNIMAS vice-chancellor Professor […]
Fed minister heap praises on Sarawak
KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has heaped praises on the Sarawak government for the various initiatives implemented to achieve success for the state and its people. She made these remarks during the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) Townhall Session Kota Raja Division, Klang recently, […]
Enhancing professionalism of local contractors
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is actively working to enhance the professionalism of local contractors as it embarks on significant investments in large-scale infrastructure development projects. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stressed the critical need for improved efficiency and capacity among contractors to ensure the successful and timely delivery of projects to the desired […]
State plans to bring Sebauh within BDA’s jurisdiction
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is planning to include Sebauh under the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) jurisdiction to ensure better planning and development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Bintulu is spreading out; hence, it is necessary to ensure its suburbs will be planned and developed properly. “The period between 2020 and 2030 is […]
Samarahan, Kuching residents invited to visit digital exhibition
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Batang Sadong Member of Parliament Rodiyah Sapiee has called on the public, especially people around Kuching, Asajaya and Sadong Jaya, not to miss the opportunity to visit the ongoing Digital Exhibition here. She was present to attend the soft opening of the Digital Exhibition in conjunction with the 60 Years of Sarawak Independence […]
Dhaka prepared to supply skilled labour for S’wak’s devt agenda
KUCHING: Bangladesh is ready to supply skilled workers to Sarawak. The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia MD Golam Sarwar said the Sarawak government is open to hiring workers from Bangladesh to support the state’s ongoing development agenda state. “The Sarawak government has assured us of their support in all forms of cooperation, particularly in […]
State govt committed to helping livestock farmers in starting up again
SIBU: The Sarawak government is committed to assisting livestock farmers who were affected by the avian flu and African swine fever (ASF) last year recover and restart their business activities. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the state was able to develop its commodities into commercialisation […]
Sarawak govt welcomes private sector’s support for sports development
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Sarawak government has expressed its appreciation for contributions from the private sector in advancing sports and nurturing athletes in the region. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed the importance of support from the private sector in ensuring the growth of the sports industry. “We […]
Connecting villages to cities and towns by 2030
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government is fully committed to achieving its goal of connecting all villages to cities and towns by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the relevant ministry has conducted the research on the matter. “We need to build 5,000 kilometres of roads (in this effort) and now we are […]