Author: Alwin Lawrence

Transforming Sarawak’s central region

Regional Corridor Development Authority SIBU: Since its establishment, the Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has been committed to transforming the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) area through various sustainable economic development programmes. Recoda chief executive officer Datuk Ismawi Ismuni

Coalition committed in continuing projects

SIBU: The Sarawak government through Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to be committed in continuing various utilities projects throughout the state with an additional allocation of RM21 billion for the current period. That was said by Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom in his ministry’s presentation titled

MP mulls building more farm roads

PADAWAN: Federal Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Willie Mongin is committed to building more farm roads in Puncak Borneo as he looks to boost the economy of the local people. He said the construction of farm roads should continue because more people were getting involved in farming seriously. “Farm roads

12 more telco towers to boost Puncak Borneo coverage

PADAWAN: Puncak Borneo now has better and wider network coverage as eight telecommunication towers are already fully functional in the area. Its MP Willie Mongin said through the cooperation of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), they were currently building 12 more towers. “I

Don’t question the initiative

MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said he fully supported the state government’s initiative in surveying native customary rights (NCR) land under Section 6 and Section 18 of the state Land Code. He said irrespective of the size of the land, the government would continue to carry out the surveying work so

Non-stop commitment to help

SADONG JAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will continue to be committed in helping industry players involving the development of tourism facilities, especially during the current post-Covid-19 period. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the federal government would continue to seek assistance through National Economic Regeneration

Increasing our marine resources

KUCHING: The Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department on Wednesday released over 5,000 seabass fry at Telaga Air waters as part of efforts to increase marine resources in the area. Its director Bohari Leng said the mangrove swamp ecosystem and good water quality in the area were suitable for breeding the fish

Students to benefit from free bus service

KUCHING: Apart from being able to help reduce traffic congestion, especially within school compounds and surrounding roads, the free school bus programme which was launched yesterday, will definitely benefit students and their parents as well as school van and bus drivers. Moreover, parents also no longer have to worry about

Show of appreciation for GPS’ role

MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman, Yusibnosh Balo said the ‘no contest’ move by Bersatu and PAS shows that the Perikatan Nasional coalition parties appreciate the role of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in helping to stabilise the country’s political situation.   “If they do not compete, this will ensure that GPS wins the state

Move will enhance PN-GPS ties

MUKAH: The decision by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) to not contest in the forthcoming 12th State Election (PRN12) will further enhance ties between the component parties in Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government. According to Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi, the move clearly showed that