Author: Natasha Jee

Tourism programme for Grab drivers reaches target

KUCHING: Sarawak has many hidden attractions to offer, not only to locals but tourists alike, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said as such, he believed through the ‘Sarawak Ambassadors Programme on e-learning for e-hailing drivers’ initiated by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) in collaboration

Masing replies to Soon Koh’s remarks

KUCHING: Every State Cabinet minister has the duty to fight for his/her ministerial visions and needs, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing. “It is not easy. It is war out there. If a minister refuses to fight, lobby or is just plain lazy to fight

Encouraging response to Sia Sitok Sarawak campaign

KUCHING: The recently launched Sia Sitok Sarawak 2.0 intra-state campaign on Mar 31 has received very encouraging response from the public, said Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the campaign, organised by Sarawak Tourism Board in collaboration with Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF), had expanded

Political will needed to pursue ‘Wilayah’ issue

KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin must have the political will to pursue the change of term for Sarawak to be referred as ‘wilayah’ in the parliament, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie. She said however for an amendment to be made to

Oil and gas discoveries to have positive impacts

BALINGIAN: The three recently discovered oil and gas fields in Sarawak — Baram Delta, Centra Luconia and Balingian will certainly provide a positive impact to Balingian right up to Miri, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The oil and gas operation in Balingian may require a certain

Two more projects approved for Balingian

BALINGIAN: The Sarawak government has approved two more development projects here, namely the construction of an RM5 million Anjung Usahawan One-Stop Centre and an RM10 million chalet. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg approved these projects on the spot upon the request from Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi

RM30 mln each for Penakub Ulu Bridge, Tellian bypass road

BALINGIAN: The Sarawak government has approved RM30 million each for the construction of the Penakub Ulu Bridge and the Tellian bypass road. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said these were among the development projects requested by Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi.   “When you look at Mukah, Balingian

New plan in the pipeline for Balingian Township

BALINGIAN: The government will come up with a new plan for the development of Balingian town, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the planning would take into consideration the development projects that have been earmarked for implementation in the town. “The re-planning of the township

Vote GPS for continuous progress

BALINGIAN: Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi wants his constituents to give Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) a big mandate in the upcoming state election for continuous development in the area. He said currently, physical development especially basic infrastructure, was being vigorously implemented in Balingian under GPS led by the Chief Minister

Legal experts to determine word to label Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will leave it to the legal experts to determine the actual term to be used for Sarawak, be it ‘wilayah’ (region) or state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the prime minister came to Sarawak during his official working visit recently and mentioned