Sarawak strengthens trade, unity for prosperity by 2030
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to strengthen a competitive, inclusive and sustainable trade and investment ecosystem as part of its commitment towards making Sarawak a developed region by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised that ongoing efforts to attract more investments and businesses to Sarawak have shown positive results, thanks […]
Cooperation of agencies vital to achieve govt’s aspirations
BAU: Established development agencies are encouraged to continue backing the Sarawak government’s aspirations to help the people achieve higher incomes by 2030. Deputy Minister for Transport II (Riverine and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep emphasised that their cooperation with the government is crucial so that every planned development can be carried out, thus achieving the […]
Sarawak seeks urgent filling of assistant medical officer vacancies
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & LAKESH KUCHING: The Sarawak government hopes its request to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to fill vacancies for Assistant Medical Officers (AMOs) will be fulfilled. Sarawak’s Chief Assistant Medical Officer Samsuri Md Isa said this was crucial to overcoming current challenges in the healthcare sector due to staffing gaps. “I […]
BOMBA seeks S’wak govt’s help to build three fire stations along Pan Borneo Highway
SIBU: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has requested assistance from the Sarawak government to build three new fire and rescue stations along the Pan Borneo Highway to ensure faster response times in handling road accidents. Its director, Jamri Masran, said they had prepared a proposal to construct Category D fire stations and will […]
Sarawak govt expands support for kidney patients
KUCHING: The Sarawak government continues to provide assistance to kidney patients, regardless of whether they seek treatment at government hospitals, private hospitals, or non-governmental organisation (NGO) dialysis centres. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that due to limited capacity at government dialysis centres, some patients have been transferred […]
Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme: Some 1,900 home owners have benefitted
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has provided RM10,000 in Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme (HDAS) funds to 1,900 housing units statewide to date. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative was in support of homeownership for eligible house buyers. “Earlier today, we attended a ceremony to hand over keys for houses developed […]
Concert gets support of Sarawak government
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is supporting the upcoming ‘Nidji: Pelangi di Kuching 2025’ concert at Stadium Perpaduan on April 26. According to a news report by TVS, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that his ministry is always ready to support event organisers who wish to […]
Sarawak approves RM55.7mil Special Needs Community Centre
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved the construction of the Special Needs Community Centre (SNCC) at Pusat Pemulihan Samarahan, with an allocation of RM55.7 million. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced on Thursday (Feb 20) at the Autism Art Exhibition at the Spring Mall here that SNCC will be […]
Abdul Karim give thumbs-up to Sarawak-MATTA collab
KUCHING: The collaboration between the Sarawak government and the Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak Chapter is crucial to ensure sustainable and impactful tourism development. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said through the collaboration, hard work and innovation, the state have seen positive progress […]
AirBorneo transforms Sarawak’s aviation scenery
MIRI: The acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government, which renames it AirBorneo, marks a significant milestone in the region’s aviation sector, with far-reaching implications for both the economy and tourism industry. This strategic move reflects Sarawak’s ambition to gain greater autonomy over its air services, ensuring enhanced connectivity and economic benefits for the state […]