A sum of RM5.939 billion will be allocated next year via the State Budget and State Alternative Funding Initiatives to implement various projects under the transport sub-sector such as roads and bridges, ports, airports and other modes of transport. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this when
CHONG Chieng Jen (DAP-Kota Sentosa) has requested State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar to reverse his decision in rejecting his notice of motion to set up a special select committee to oversee the operation and exploitation of oil and gas resources in the state. Chong
KUCHING: The first day of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Monday (Nov 9) was held in an orderly manner, with all state assemblymen observing Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines. Before the sitting commenced, attendees had their temperature checked. They were also seen scanning the MySejahtera QR code
THE state government has agreed to relocate SK Sebemban Spaoh 1.5km from its original location. The school is currently situated near the riverbank and is at risk of flooding and soil erosion. Assistant Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said tender for the project was closed and
THE state revenue for next year is projected at RM10.012 billion. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said RM4.742 billion or 47 percent is expected to come from tax revenue. “From this, RM3.687 billion is from the state sales tax (SST), of which RM3.034 billion will come from
A total of RM9.832 billion has been proposed in the 2021 State Budget which gives emphasis to development, economic recovery, improving sustainable living and the rural community. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said of the total, RM6 billion is proposed for the Development Fund Account to finance
THE Sarawak government has approved the establishment of a safe haven for the homeless, starting with a pilot project in Sibu with an approved allocation of RM793,623. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the safe haven would be located in the Sibu
KUCHING: The 2021 State Budget which will be tabled during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting tomorrow (Nov 9) will be development-biased with emphasis on the rural areas. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the budget allocation would be similar to the previous one. “We wait for
KUCHING: The Sarawak government concurs with the decision of the Ministry of Education (MOE) on the closure of schools from Monday (Nov 9) until Dec 18. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said as the decision had been made by MOE, thus the state would also agree to
KUCHING: The State Legislate Assembly (DUN) session will commence as usual from tomorrow (Nov 9) until Friday (Nov 13). Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said despite the days of the sitting being shortened to five days instead of eight days as scheduled earlier, the Standing Order allows the
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