Probe and haul errant parties to court for destruction of Upper Baleh
KUCHING: WWF-Malaysia has called on the Sarawak government to investigate and haul the errant parties to court for causing destruction to the environment in Upper Baleh, which is an important water catchment for Kapit, Sibu, Sarikei and Mukah divisions. The organisation also called for the cost of cleaning up to be borne by companies responsible […]
Voucher programme benefits 484 needy students in Dalat
OYA: The Sarawak Foundation School Uniform Assistance Voucher programme has benefitted 484 needy students from 21 schools in Dalat District this year. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the vouchers could be used for the purchase of shoes, bags and stationery besides school uniforms. The Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister added […]
Businesses urged to take advantage of BKSS
KUCHING: Business community impacted by the Covid-19 has been called to apply for the various financial assistances provided by the Sarawak government under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) packages. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that apart from the federal financial packages, the state government has also provided numerous assistances […]
Comprehensive amendments to the Federal Constitution proposed
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has proposed comprehensive amendments to the Federal Constitution, including amending Article 1(2) to add in the phrase ‘pursuant to Malaysia Agreement 1963’. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the state government’s proposals reflected reality and were factually […]
MA63: It’ll be done within the law
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will fight for the rights of Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), within the bounds of the legitimate laws and the Malaysian spirit, asserted Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. “We will not go beyond what is legal. The government of Sarawak will exercise and fight for our rights with […]
Don’t be mere bystanders
CM’s advice to Muslims KUCHING: The Sarawak government is currently unlocking the state’s wealth and Muslims have been advised not to be just bystanders. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg urged them to grab whatever opportunities that had been made available by the government to improve their livelihoods. He said the state government […]
Fair and sustainable wealth and prosperity for all
KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants to see the state achieve developed status by 2030, with its economic growth driven by data and innovation. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said by then, everyone would enjoy economic prosperity, social inclusion and a sustainable environment. “In achieving this vision, it is not only about economic […]
Sarawak govt joins Kenanga Investment & Revenue Group to vie for digital banking licence
KUALA LUMPUR: SSG Digital Resources Bhd, a special purpose vehicle for a consortium comprising the Sarawak government, Revenue Group Bhd and Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd, has submitted its application for a digital banking licence from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). This is pursuant to the Licensing Framework for Digital Banks and Application Procedures for New Licences […]
Sarawak government reappoints 758 councillors
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reappointed 758 councillors from 24 local councils statewide, with their new term of office taking effect from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who witnessed the virtual swearing-in ceremony today, congratulated the councillors, saying the services provided by them were important […]
CanSino for rural, remote areas?
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is considering giving the single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, CanSino, to those who refuse to be vaccinated, especially in the rural and remote areas, including the Penans. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said although the vaccination programme had now reached the remote communities, there were still a few who refused […]