UAVs usage vital in mitigating geographical challenges, service delivery
SIBU: The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) plays a vital role in helping Sarawak address geographical challenges and improve service delivery to rural communities. Sarawak Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin cited that safe and responsible use of UAV technology could contribute to sustainable solutions to logistics and mobility issues in […]
UNIFOR to go digital for improved service delivery, says Uggah
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) is actively working to digitise its services by developing the Other Religions Services Management Systems (ORSEM). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said ORSEM is an initiative aimed at improving service delivery, upgrading its capacity and enhancing project monitoring capabilities across Sarawak. “To introduce the digitisation effort, […]
Sarawak govt serious about promoting integrity among civil servants, community
BINTULU: The Sarawak government is serious about promoting a culture of integrity among civil servants and the community. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Murshid Diraja Dr Juanda Jaya said that in line with the efforts to target a high-income state by 2030, Sarawak is consistent with the goal of […]
Rural areas not neglected to ensure service delivery
BALINGIAN: Rural areas are not left behind to ensure that government services can be delivered to the local community successfully. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the efforts of the Sarawak Department of Labour (JTK) in identifying the location of the interior areas should be appreciated. “With the Labour Go Rural Area 5.0 Programme, rural […]
Workshop aims to ensure top-tier service delivery
MIRI: The Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak held a three-day workshop to enhance its customer satisfaction survey methodologies and ensure top-tier service delivery to the public. According to its statement, the workshop was participated by senior principal assistant directors and divisional engineers, key stakeholders responsible for shaping the department’s service quality. PWD Sarawak director Datuk […]
RM162,000 in grants for 46 mosques, surau
KUCHING: Forty-six mosques and surau in the Tupong constituency have received a total of RM162,000 in Minor Rural Project grants to enhance their facilities and activities. In all, 12 mosques were granted RM5,000 each while 34 surau received RM3,000 each. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, when handing out the grants at Masjid Al […]
Police prepared at all times, Samarahan police chief tells his men
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The rapid economic and social development taking place in the district requires the police to enhance their capabilities and strategies to deliver their services effectively. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said Kota Samarahan is quickly emerging as a developing district, therefore the police force needs to be ready at all times […]
Collaborating with World Bank to undertake study
The Sarawak government is collaborating with the World Bank to undertake a study to review the existing statutory bodies and government-linked companies’ (GLCs) regulatory and monitoring framework. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said as a renowned financial institution, the World Bank has provided various financing, policy advice, and technical assistance mainly to governments […]
New DG calls on Fatimah
By Uzair Aneeq & Ma Chee Seng KUCHING: The Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah today received a courtesy call from Malaysian Social Welfare (KPKM). The purpose of the visit at Baitulmakmur building today was to inform Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah regarding the newly elected Director General […]
Team building pivotal to service delivery
KUCHING: The team building programme will benefit the civil servants in terms of building their integrity and self-esteem which is important in the development of the state government. In stating this, Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that one of the objectives of this programme is to build and strengthen team work towards […]