KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak’s allocation in Budget 2024 remains relatively small, despite a slight increase. Malaysian Academy of Science Fellow Datuk Dr. Madeline Berma noted that Sabah received RM6.6 billion, or 7.3 per cent of the total, while Sarawak was given RM5.8 billion, equivalent to 6.4 per cent. “The federal
KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Petronas’ Performing Arts Group (UPAG) bagged gold in the 19th Cheonan World Dance Festival held in South Korea recently. The dance troupe, representing Malaysia, performed the ‘Ngajat’, a traditional Iban dance accompanied by music from the Sanggar Kirana Gamelan Group. The dance festival is the largest dancing
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has proposed for Block SK433 Adong Kecil West field here to be named “The Grand New Lady of Sarawak”. Abang Johari made the remark when officiating at the Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) and Petra
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Onshore well drilling in Sarawak commenced yesterday after a 50-year hiatus, marking a milestone for oil and gas (O&G) exploration. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officially launched the commencement of the drilling in a ceremony held at the Grand
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Sarawak has all the key low carbon solution (LCS) ingredients due to its unique and distinct value proposition, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this includes the largest hydropower capacity in Malaysia while over 60 per cent
BETONG: Several Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members voiced a range of aspirations in conjunction with the PBB Special Convention for Betong Zone held on Sunday (Oct 8) About 1,500 PBB members from 14 branches namely Sebuyau, Lingga, Beting Maro, Balai Ringin, Bukit Begunan, Simunjan, Engkelili, Batang Ai, Saribas, Layar,
BETONG: Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Razi Sitam, welcomes the proposal for three new parliamentary constituencies in Betong. Razi, who is also the Saribas assemblyman, said this matter was unanimously agreed upon by members from the 14 branches of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) under the
BETONG: Twenty-three matters stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) are still under negotiation, while 11 matters have been resolved, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said this was made possible through the bravery of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in the pursuit
BETONG: The total collection of State Sales Tax (SST) from 2019 until October 6 this year is RM14.9 billion, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said Sarawak is entitled to impose a state law to collect petroleum products sales tax from 2019 onwards. “It’s not easy to
BETONG: Belia 1828, the newest wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), is considered a special group because it represents a whole new generation. Its members will get to air their views, aspirations and inspirations during PBB Special Convention Betong Zone today (Oct 8). Belia 1828 is also expected to
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