Redevelopment of Bukit Assek gains momentum
SIBU: The Sarawak government is committed to redeveloping the Bukit Assek area to improve the quality of life, health and safety of the locals. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg manifested this commitment when he attended the Bukit Assek redevelopment briefing here on Saturday (Jan 22). The briefing which took place […]
State government to set up trade and tourism office in Pontianak
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will set up its proposed trade and tourism office in Pontianak, Kalimantan, Indonesia. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the proposed plan to set up the office was delayed due to the Covid-19 situation. “The state government had planned to set up these […]
Provision of rural infrastructure intensifies
LAWAS: The Sarawak government is always concerned and continuously strives to address the needs of the rural population, especially in Lawas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan pointed out that many projects are currently under implementation, such as water and electricity supply as well as telecommunications. According to a report by the […]
Clean water supply for Simunjan folk
SIMUNJAN: Rural dwellers here can now enjoy clean water supply through the Kampung Lubok Punggor Rural Water Supply Project. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, during a visit to the Pangkor Zone High Level Water Tank here on Monday (Jan 17) said she was pleased to see nearby villages benefiting from […]
Sarawak committed to helping stateless children, stresses minister
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to helping stateless children, stresses Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. According to the state Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Minister, her ministry would send an official letter to the federal Home Ministry regarding this issue. “We are also aware that this takes quite a long time thus affecting the future […]
Youths told to seize opportunities in development
MUKAH: Youths, especially in the rural areas here, should take up opportunities in every development undertaken by the Sarawak government. In stating this, Assistant Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development I, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, said they should not stand by idly but get directly involved in such development. “There are many opportunities for […]
Experts to advise state on sovereign fund
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is wasting no time to ensure one of its pledges in its election manifesto, which is to set up the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Fund, becomes a reality. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the fund would be set up once experts were appointed to look into […]
Sustainability to be main thrust in new age Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will focus on its involvement in fields of energy that can contribute to environmental sustainability. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this includes emphasising on the new economy that uses green technology. “This is one of the areas that we are going to focus on as […]
State Cabinet not static, says CM
KUCHING: The State Cabinet will be realigned if the need arises in order to suit Sarawak’s direction and what needs to be implemented.“Of course, the Cabinet is not static – it will change from time to time in accordance with the situation and needs of the state,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Uggah assures ‘Sarawak First’ commitment
KUCHING: Bukit Saban assemblyman-elect Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has given assurance that the new Sarawak government will honour its “Sarawak First” commitment. In his New Year message on Christmas Eve (Dec 24), he said that Sarawak’s dignity, pride, and rightful position and rights as a founding member of Malaysia would be restored. “Let us […]