KUCHING: State assemblymen will now receive an increased allowance of RM450 daily for attending the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. This a hefty increase by RM400 from the previous RM50 allowance. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hoped the increase would boost the assemblymen’s morale, motivating them
SARAWAK has already achieved 38 per cent of the projected revenue for 2024, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also the Second Minister for Finance and New Economy, revealed that as of March 31, RM4.798bil has been collected out of the anticipated RM12.749bil. He detailed
SARAWAK is aiming to obtain United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recognition for the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) in 2026. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said various efforts are being vigorously implemented to ensure that the SDGp nomination meets and complies with UNESCO Global Geopark
THE Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) comprising four strategic hubs in Miri, Samalaju, Bintulu and Kuching, is expected to attract more than RM100 billion worth of foreign direct investment and domestic direct investment in the next 10 years. Deputy Premier and International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) Minister Datuk Amar Awang
THE Sarawak government is focusing on kick-starting Results-Based Budgeting (RBB) process to ensure public expenditures result to quantifiable, impactful, and meaningful outcomes. Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Finance and New Economy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the initiative, in collaboration with the World Bank and State Financial Secretary’s
THE export value of Sarawak’s wood pellets for the first quarter of 2024 was RM22 million, a 118 per cent increase compared to RM10 million in the same period of 2023. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan attributed this surge to the environmentally friendly nature of wood pellets,
A TOTAL of 75 Resettlement Schemes (SPS) and Village Expansion Schemes (SPK) have been approved as of April 30, 2024, providing 7,570 residential lots with an estimated implementation cost of RM1.219 billion. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said out of these, 19 projects have been fully completed,
DARO: As Teachers Day draws near, a heart-warming story unfolds in the rural landscapes of Mukah, where a dedicated teacher has transformed a humble classroom into a welcoming cafe-like haven for students. At SK Kut Daro, the teacher, Al Tarmizi, has taken the initiative to reimagine the learning environment for
KUCHING: The United States (US) is committed to strengthening collaboration with Sarawak in supporting environmental conservation efforts and promoting sustainability. US Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan, was confident that this partnership would yield long-term benefits for both the US and Sarawak. “Sarawak has significant potential in the field of
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today (May 14) received a courtesy visit from three assemblymen who recently joined the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP). The visitors were Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, Engkilili assemblyman Johnical Rayong Ngipa and Ba’kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian. During
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