New chapter in oil and gas development
KUCHING: The Commercial Settlement Agreement signed by the Sarawak government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) will open a new chapter in efforts to further boost the development of the oil and gas industry in the state. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in a statement on Monday (Dec 7), said it would also open various business […]
Sarawakians’ aspirations achieved
KUCHING: The aspirations of Sarawakians have been achieved and embedded in the terms of the commercial settlement agreement between Sarawak government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said prior to the formation of Malaysia, Sarawak already had laws regulating oil mining on land and offshore in the […]
State approves RM39 mln AtoN project
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved the proposed Aids to Navigation (AtoN) project worth RM39,360,000 for Batang Rajang at Tanjung Manis Port to ensure the security of the state’s maritime navigation. Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the project, which included the design, building, supply and installation of AtoN, was […]
More projects planned for Trusan
LAWAS: There will be more development projects in Trusan area as the Sarawak government has a ‘local plan’ ready. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the developments will be carried out under the Northern Region Development Agency (NRDA). “We are going to build a sub-district office with attractive design. It will […]
Skills, not the tool, matter
KUCHING: Children must be encouraged to explore new tools and acquire new skills instead of limiting them to one that is considered popular, in order to prepare them for the ever changing digital world. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said the Sarawak government was purchasing Raspberry Pi computers to assist […]
NGOs receive RM410k in grants
KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Development Council has channeled grants totaling RM410,000 to the senior citizens activity centres (Pawe), senior citizens service centres (PPWE), community-based rehabilitation centres (PDK) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Sarawak. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there were 11 Pawe, 14 PPWEs, and […]
Get federal education policies to fit Sarawak’s needs
SARAWAK government will initiate interventions to complement the federal education policies and development to suit its own requirements, such as the international schools. This is because the government is serious in addressing the quality of education in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “In terms of education and human capital, […]
RM55.8 million approved for 25 local authorities (LAs)
THE Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM55.8 million for 25 local authorities (LAs) including Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to implement 356 infrastructure projects this year. These projects include provision of street lightings, traffic lights, footpaths, roads, public toilets, drainage, town beautification and rural facilities and amenities, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas […]
Allocation of NCR land survey funds to continue
THE Sarawak government is committed to continuing the survey of native customary rights (NCR) land under the new survey initiative introduced in 2010. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said for that purpose, the government would also continue to provide the necessary allocation in addition to the funds received from the federal […]
RM80 million for rural development
MUKAH: The Sarawak government has allocated RM80 million in its 2021 budget to continue helping the poor repair their dilapidated houses under its home improvement programme, PPRMS. The Penambahbaikan Rumah Miskin (PPRMS) programme was financed from the state’s minor rural project (MRP) funds of the people’s representative, thus the acronym MRP-PPRMS. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi […]