Sungai Asap sub-district to full district under study
SUNGAI ASAP: The Sarawak government will study a proposal to upgrade Sungai Asap sub-district into a full district. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the State Secretary Office would conduct a study on the matter. “We will see what their recommendation is in terms of the boundary and also the […]
Sarawak government proactive in provision of people’s housing
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government is proactive and leading the way in providing housing for the people, said federal Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. He said the housing programmes and schemes provided by the Sarawak government such as the Spektra Permata Housing Programme, the Longhouse Loan Programme and the Rental Housing Assistance […]
Piasau fishermen receive aid
MIRI: Some 56 fishermen from the Piasau constituency can look forward to better days at work after receiving fishing equipment on Wednesday from the Sarawak government. The aid, worthRM2,000, was distributed via the Fishermen’s Fishing Equipment Input Assistant (BIPPN). Besides receiving fish nets, the recipients were also given cool boxes and life jackets. Incumbent for […]
Sarawak committed to ensuring digital infrastructure: Nancy
BY LUCIA TEREY JOHN KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is committed to ensuring that the development of digital infrastructure will be among the important agenda to be given attention in the context of the state’s development. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Wanita deputy chief Datuk Seri […]
Huge fund for statewide clean water supply
MIRI: The Sarawak government, through the Utilities Ministry, has made detailed plans and prepared a big allocation to ensure that there will be 100 percent water supply coverage throughout the state. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the ministry has allocated RM8.28 billion to implement 606 water supply development projects in the […]
Candidacy for Krian remains a question mark
SARATOK: “In politics, one should have principles to avoid a split,” asserts Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) political veteran Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz. He depicted such a scenario when alluding to Datuk Ali Biju, who is supposedly expected to defend the Krian state constituency seat in the upcoming 12th State Election. As such according to […]
Keeping senior citizens active
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has set up 27 Activity Centres for Senior Citizens because the state has an ageing society. “These centres are capable of accommodating 70,500 residents, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “The provision of a more conducive ecosystem and infrastructure gives senior citizens a place to spend their free […]
Water main extension costing over RM500k completed
MIRI: Extension work costing RM580,000 on the water main at Kampung Damai Jaya, Desa Senadin here has been completed. According to Senadin incumbent assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, the three-month project was completed in August. He made a visit to the village on Monday (Nov 8) to assess the work. The project was fully […]
It’s not done arbitrarily, says Dr Abdul Rahman
KUCHING: The views of the prime minister and other relevant authorities were considered before the King gave his consent to the lifting of the state of Emergency in Sarawak, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “The decision made was to restore the right of the people to elect the Sarawak government for the next five […]
Revenue re-engineering crucial to develop Sarawak
LAWAS: The Sarawak government will continuously look into coming up with new revenue model to increase income for the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state will strive to search for ways to increase its revenue. “I hope that by 2022 or 2023, we can implement a new revenue model. […]