Sarawak govt to look into Covid-19 self-test kit pricing issue
SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government through the public health committee is working on the issue of different pricing of Covid-19 self-test kits in urban and rural areas. Chairing the committee, Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the higher prices were due to logistics costs. “In town or urban […]
Government commited to increase farmer’s income
BINTULU: The Sarawak government is committed to increase the income of farmers in the state to RM6,000 a month by 2030. Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this is by modernising the processes of farmers to increase their efficiency. “Modernisation is where machines are doing the work done […]
Benchmarking state’s digital transformation
KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak Government attended the Esri User Conference 2022 at the San Diego Convention Center to benchmark the state digital transformation and also to learn the best practices and latest geospatial technologies in the market. The Sarawak delegation led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan attended the plenary […]
ACWW president impressed with Sarawak’s women empowerment efforts
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s initiatives to empower women are impressive, says Magdie de Kock. “I would like to congratulate all who are involved in this, not only for your vision but also implementation (of initiatives). It is evident that you are succeeding in boths. “I am very impressed with how so many areas are being […]
State, IIM collaborate on integrity programme
KUCHING: The Malaysian Institute of Integrity (lIM), in collaboration with the Sarawak government, has implemented the Community Integrity Building (CIB) programme as one of the instruments to create a culture of high integrity and anti-corruption governance. IIM said that CIB will be able to make a positive impact on the local community, especially in strengthening […]
Special assistance in the pipeline
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will look into providing special assistance to help the people in the state cope with the present rising cost of living. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the current increase in the price of goods was not only affecting Sarawak but other parts of the world […]
Research findings on algae-based biofuels in six months
KUCHING: The outcome of a research by the Sarawak government on the economic viability of using algae to produce biofuel would be known in six months’ time at the earliest. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the research, being carried out by researchers engaged by the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), […]
Sarawak allocates additional RM30m for PTPTN loans
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has agreed to allocate another RM30 million to assist students to repay their education loan with the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the amount is in addition to the RM30 million that was previously allocated. “Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni […]
A commitment to development
By Natasha Jee and Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to bring development to the state. At the opening of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 15th Triennial General Meeting (TGM) on Saturday, Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also president of PBB outlined the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s plans […]
Rajang Delta Development Agency established
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has agreed to set up the Rajang Delta Development Agency to better coordinate developments in the coastal region. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the area includes Daro, Bruit, Mukah, and Jemoreng. “Following the success of establishing the Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA), Highland Development Agency […]