State government leaves it to Agong’ s wisdom on Sarawak election
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has full confidence in the wisdom of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in ensuring that the state election can be held in accordance with the regulations of the State Constitution without compromising the safety of the people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the nationwide declaration of emergency by […]
Sarawak to have own vaccination programme
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is working closely with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) to facilitate the vaccination programme for the state. Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state government is adjusting the national vaccination programme to suit Sarawak better. He pointed out that the lack of medical […]
RM60 mln approved for MPP office complex
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM60 million for the development of a new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) office complex. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this when an MPP delegation paid a courtesy call on him at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya today. The delegation […]
Rep urges constituents to make full use of RTP projects
BALINGIAN: Several rural transformation projects have been completed in Balingian constituency for the benefit of constituents. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the projects included a new concrete road at Kampung Kuala Jebungan, Mukah; a new wooden jetty at Rumah Seliau, Sungai Liuk, Balingan; a new concrete drain at Orang Kaya Abang Abong Lane 4, […]
Accelerate vaccine supply and purchase
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) urges the Sarawak government to accelerate the Covid-19 vaccine supply and purchase. Its central committee publicity secretary, Arthur Wong said waiting for the vaccine and vaccination had become a luxury. He pointed out that Malaysia and Sarawak should not fall prey to the conflict between China and the United States. […]
Call to address PdPR rural poser
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to take immediate action to solve the problem of students in the interior areas who are facing difficulties with home-based teaching and learning (PdPR). This is because many students still have learning difficulties due to the poor internet connection and even some areas in the state do not […]
e-Utilities System to enhance Utilities Ministry’s delivery system
KUCHING: The launch of the e-Utilities System will enhance the delivery system as well as services of the Utilities Ministry and its agencies, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said the system was the dream of the Sarawak government, especially when the state was now shifting towards digitalisation. “We are informed […]
Assemblyman lauds BKSS 5.0
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo described Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 5.0 as a good move by the Sarawak government in helping lessen the burden of people until the middle of this year amid the pandemic. He said discounts on utilities such as treated water supply and electricity will benefit the people as staying home […]
Sarawak doing great job against virus
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) under the chairmanship of Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has done its job well in trying to flatten the curve of Covid-19 pandemic. The fact that the movement control order (MCO) has been enforced in all states except Sarawak indicates that the federal government believes the Sarawak government is […]
Aspirasi proposes RM200 emergency income for 12 months
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) is proposing that the Sarawak government grant an Emergency Basic Income (EBI) of RM200 for 12 months for all Sarawakians above the age of 18. Aspirasi president Lina Soo said although the state announced the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 5.0, the EBI should be given to help ease […]