Premier assures Sarawak’s commitment to upgrade schools
KUCHING: The state government is determined to ensure that schools throughout Sarawak are equipped with facilities conducive for the teaching and learning process. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that the Sarawak government would assist in the upgrading works of schools even though education is under the purview of the federal […]
Teo eager to meet up on internet coverage
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Communication and Digital Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching is looking forward to working closely with the Sarawak government on improving internet coverage in the state. She said on her next visit to the city, she would like to meet the Premier and Deputy Premiers to look into the […]
State to utilise Daro to generate new source of revenue
BY AMYRA VARKISA & ALEXANDRA LORNA DARO: Sarawak government has plans to create a new source of revenue for the state through the Daro district. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the new economic plan for the constituency might put the place on par with Emirates. However, Abang Johari refuses […]
Move to encourage people to settle in Tanjong Manis
TANJONG MANIS: The Sarawak government has approved allocations under the Village Expansion Scheme and Resettlement Scheme (SPS) for residents outside Tanjong Manis to settle down in the area. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report quoted Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh saying that the […]
Entrepreneurs’ body a platform to engage with government
MIRI: The Malaysia Entrepreneurs’ Development Association (PUMM) Sarawak plays a vital role as a platform that not only engages the industry players but also brings them closer to the government, especially post COVID-19. According to Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, there was a need for engagements between the government and the […]
Community leader’s family grateful for state award
SELANGAU: The late Penghulu Imban Medan’s family is grateful to the Sarawak government for bestowing upon the late warrior a posthumous Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS) award, which confers the title ‘Dato’. His granddaughter Roseline Anthony Ajang, said this is the second recognition that has been given to her late grandfather apart from naming a […]
Adopt Dutch method to overcome floods
DEBAK: The action plan to overcome the flood issue should be given priority as a high-impact programme by the government such as done by the Dutch in overcoming similar problems. Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said, he strongly agreed if the Sarawak government wanted to adopt the method used by developed countries like […]
Sarawak to emulate Dutch drainage system
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will conduct a comprehensive study on the state’s drainage system and emulate Netherlands’ drainage structure. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the system will be implemented in stages at low-lying and flood-risk areas in Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Sri Aman. The implementation of the system requires a […]
Integrity pledge shows commitment of state cabinet
LUNDU: Witnessed by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA), all the Cabinet members of the Sarawak government, starting with the Premier have pledged and signed the integrity pledge when they formed the new government after the 12th state election. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, in a statement here, […]
RM560k approved for SK Kpg Sawai’s new pre-school building
MATU: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM560,000 for the construction of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Sawai’s new pre-school building. This was recently announced by Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad during the school’s appreciation ceremony. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), for the convenience and comfort of students […]