MySmart City to address traffic jams
The Sarawak Ministry of Transport wants its federal counterpart responsible for smart city framework to work closely together and provide funding in addressing the traffic congestion problem in Kuching city….
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‘Speak up for Sarawak in Kuala Lumpur’
The federal 2020 Budget is again a Malaya-centric budget with Pakatan Harapan (PH) failing to keep its promise of 30 per cent development expenditure for Sabah and Sarawak. Local Government…
Limbang only division that is rabies-free
AS of Nov 8, this year, all divisions in the state are affected by the rabies outbreak except Limbang. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian…
Service sector biggest contributor to state economy
The service sector has contributed the most to the state economy at 34.6 per cent in 2018. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said Sarawak’s economy has achieved commendable growth…
App to serve as one-stop centre for housing ministry
In line with the Sarawak government’s digitalisation initiative, the Ministry of Local Government and Housing is developing an online application system that serves as a one-stop centre for housing development…
New bus project proposed
A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Blue Line Project connecting Kuching Sentral to Kuching Waterfront has been proposed to improve the public transportation system in the state. Transport Minister Datuk Lee…
Speed up fund disbursement
Kuching city is one of the five cities selected for the implementation of Stage Bus Services Transformation (SBST). Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said his ministry was working with…
Government ready to assist fruit farmers
SERIAN: The Sarawak government is ready to assist fruit farmers who have shown interest and commitment to grow big. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional…
‘Sovereigntists’ to hold solidarity congress
KUCHING: A group of Sarawak activists for change calling themselves Sovereigntists will hold a citizens’ assembly named the Sarawak People’s Congress 2020 on May 2 next year. The congress will…
Running for childhood cancer awareness
KUCHING: Over 2,000 people took part in the annual Colour Rush 2019 charity run to raise awareness on childhood cancer. The run held at Saradise Kuching was organised by the…