18 schools in Batu Kawah receive grants
KUCHING: Eighteen schools in Batu Kawah are receiving grants from the Sarawak government for their daily operations. The first of the 18 schools to receive the grant from Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian was Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Garland. Headmaster Stanley Sagir received the grant today (Jan 13). “SK Garland is one of […]
Madinah Constitution equality has led to Sarawak’ prosperity, says Abang Johari
KHUCING: The Madinah Constitution served as the cornerstone on which the Sarawak government was built, enabling it to create and govern this state that is home to a diverse society. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the world’s first written constitution, drafted under the direction of Muslim leaders, took non-Muslims’ […]
Cooling the atmosphere through green energy
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will focus on promoting green energy in the effort to further preserve and protect the world’s ozone layer. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the world’s surface is getting hotter and humans must find ways to cool down the atmosphere. He said one way to improve the […]
State in position to work on health, education plans
KUCHING: The Sarawak government can now draw up serious plans on health and education aspects for the good of the people, said political analyst Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. Commenting on the federal government’s move to agree in principle to return the autonomy on education and health to the state, Fadzil said only […]
Contribute generously towards building fund
KUCHING: Sarawak government and the public have been called on to show their generosity and contribute towards assisting San Seng Tong to complete the construction of Centre of Buddhism Culture and Education. San Seng Tong’s Abbot Venerable Shi Fo Sheng said that she hoped that this centre can be built for the benefit of the […]
Sarawak awaits nod on Kuching-Pontianak flights
BY MEDECCI LINEIL & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP LUNDU: The Sarawak government is still waiting for approval from the Indonesian government pertaining to the implementation of direct flights from Kuching to Pontianak. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said he hoped the decision would be made in the near future so that the initiative could be […]
Committed to ensuring protection of natural resources
SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring that the treasures and natural resources in the state are always preserved sustainably for the survival of future generations. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said, in that direction, a global agenda has been introduced which is ‘Sustainable […]
GPS emphasises on stability of M’sian govt
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUALA LUMPUR: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) emphasis is the stability of the government, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Following the coalitions and parties that form the Malaysian Unity Government which signed a Cooperation Agreement here yesterday to ensure political stability and drive the country’s […]
Special fund to help Downtown Taman Selera Baji Jaya hawkers
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has allocated a special fund to help the management of Downtown Taman Selera Baji Jaya here. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Tanjong Manis assemblyman Yusuf Abdul Wahab said the Tanjong Manis Service Centre would pay 40 per cent of the cost of every canopy while the rest […]
Restoration of MA63 rights the priority, says Abang Johari
KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants the new unity government to ensure that Sarawak rights stipulated under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) are being restored. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, therefore, hoped the new Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be able to fulfil his responsibilities on this matter. “I hope that […]