RM1 million approved to rewire 170-door longhouse
MIRI: The Sarawak government has agreed to bear the cost for rewiring of a 170-door longhouse in Long Laput, Baram with an estimated cost of RM1 million. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg acceded to a request from Orang Ulu paramount chief, Temengong Elizabeth Deng during the groundbreaking ceremony for the temenggong’s new […]
Greater internet access via Saluran-MySRBN
LAWAS: The Sarawak government will identify 150 more locations statewide for the installation of the Saluran-MySRBN initiative for greater internet access. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg assured this has been the state government’s intention towards assisting the people in the villages who have limited access to the Internet. “What is happening in […]
Six teams from Sarawak to participate in ICQCC 2021
KUCHING: Six teams from Sarawak government agencies will participate in the 46th International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC) 2021 in Hyderabad, India virtually from Nov 24 to 27. The six teams are Do It 5 and Revenue Squad from Sarawak State Treasury Department, Flares from the Forest Department Sarawak, Lands Tahai Q from Sarawak […]
Government staff thankful for financial aid
MUKAH: State and federal government staff here are thankful to the Sarawak government for the special financial assistance announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg under the 2022 State Budget on Tuesday (Oct 12). A frontliner Aubrey Sherod Ismail, 38, thanked the Sarawak government for its kind gesture in giving the special […]
State receives RM6.8 bln in SST on petroleum products
KUCHING: The Sarawak government received RM6.8 billion from the State Sales Tax (SST) on petroleum products for the period from 2019 to September this year. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that with more revenue, the state has the capacity to implement the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) assistance packages to absorb […]
Hindus thank state govt for assisting in temple reconstruction
KUCHING: Sri Maha Mariamman Temple president Shankar Ram Asnani has expressed his appreciation towards the Sarawak government in helping the state’s small Indian community with their Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Kuching reconstruction. “In October 2018, the Sarawak government gave us through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) the sum of RM2.3 million to assist us […]
Early engagement with relevant authorities crucial
KUCHING: The Sarawak government must engage with the relevant authorities and alert them on any possibilities of the state holding the 12th state election soon so that early preparation can be made. Political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said this is important to ensure a safe campaigning and election process in the midst […]
RM1.3 million additional funding for Chinese school
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated an additional RM1.3 million to SJK (C) Chung Hua Batu 4 1/2 for the construction of its new four-storey classroom block, which is currently 40 percent complete. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the allocation was in addition to the RM1.5 million given […]
Proposed – higher cola for Sarawak govt staff
KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak branch wants the government to consider giving an additional RM50 a month in cost-of-living allowance (Cola) to civil servants in Sarawak and Sabah in Budget 2022. Its chairman Omar Bahrein Unin said this was especially important in tackling the rising […]
CM-inspired scheme to help grads return home
Inisiatif Graduan Pulang Sarawak (i-GPS) There are various initiatives and subsidies provided by the Sarawak government, proving that the state leaders are very sensitive and concerned about helping the people to reduce their cost of living. At the Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak session in 2018, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that […]