Over RM30mil to help students repay PTPTN loan
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has forked out a total of RM32.67mil to help students repay their PTPTN loan. Yayasan Sarawak said a mock cheque presentation was done on Feb 9 by its director Mersal Abang Rosli to the chief executive officer of PTPTN, Ahmad Dasuki Abdul Majid, at Yayasan Sarawak’s Kuala Lumpur office. “The state […]
Constitutional amendment: Tangible benefits must follow
SIBU: Sarawakians wants to see focus and priority be given to elevate their wellbeing, standard of living and the overall development with the reinstatement of equal partnership of Sarawak in the federal constitution. Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak Political Education Bureau director Irene Chang reckoned this should come with the change of status for Sarawak. […]
Razi wants closer co-operation among ministry staff
KUCHING: Newly-minted Assistant Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam has called on all staff in the ministry to continue to cooperate and work together in carrying out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to them. The Saribas assemblyman also hoped that all parties would accept his newly appointed post during the formation of the […]
Sarawak – State or Region?
Sarawak government to decide state’s status in Malaysia KUCHING: The state government will have to decide whether Sarawak is to be referred to as state or region in the Federation of Malaysia. This follows the consent by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1642) effective […]
Sarawak looking to develop furniture parks
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will work with industry players to develop a furniture park in Kuching and Tanjung Manis. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said furniture parks were expected to generate approximately RM500mil in investment and an estimated export value of RM4bil by 2030. “The infrastructure and facilities will become a […]
Assistant minister hammers home importance of integrity
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to instilling the community with the qualities of integrity, especially among civil servants. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said continuous efforts would be undertaken and enhanced to ensure this. “From 2018 to 2020, 84,757 people participated in various programmes organised […]
In search of new oil reserves for Sarawak’s industrialisation
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is exploring new oil and gas blocks onshore and offshore to ensure adequate volumes are available for Sarawak’s journey towards industrialisation. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there was a pressing need to intensify localisation of gas supply and utilisation in the state. “This is to […]
Julaihi renews pledge on high speed internet
KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to its aim of expanding internet services to all corners of Sarawak, especially in the rural areas. “Sarawak government agencies, namely Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) together with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will double their efforts towards achieving high speed internet […]
Government to develop area between Segedup and Sg Maong
KUCHING: The area between Segedup and Sungai Maong here will be opened up as the Sarawak government is building a new road as well as houses in the area. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the distance from Sungai Maong and Segedup to Satok will be closer once the road […]
Heritage products to gain from hi-tech promo
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government intends to further utilise augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology to promote the state’s rich heritage products. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this will attract more visitors to the state. “The state’s rich heritage products are also actively promoted under the Old Kuching […]