Author: Nura V Lorna

S-MM2H held up by delay in licence renewals

ASAJAYA: The federal government has been urged to approve the licence renewal of agencies involved in implementing the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who made the call said licences for the companies involved have not been

Biggest boulevard to take shape in Kota Samarahan

ASAJAYA: Kota Samarahan is set to have the biggest boulevard in Sarawak, aimed at hosting large-scale events. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the proposed boulevard has received approval for development and is awaiting the tender process for project contractors. Spanning approximately

Nancy on funds for opposition MPs: It’s a matter of time

LUNDU: The Opposition needs to stick to the unity government’s directives on allocations for opposition MPs, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said while there may be general discussions within the cabinet, only those directly involved in the negotiations are privy to the specifics.

SAR team to adopt new approach to find croc victim

LUNDU: Rescue teams will employ alternative strategies in the search and rescue (SAR) efforts to locate the victim who was attacked by a crocodile in Kampung Sungai Rayu on Wednesday evening (Apr 17). Lundu district traffic officer (operations field officer) Inspector Benjamin Annau Kalom said the agencies involved will begin searching

Govt urged to look into increasing crocodile attacks on human beings

LUNDU: The Sarawak government has been urged to tackle the increasing crocodile population, which has led to crocodile attacks and sightings in non-habitat areas. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said crocodiles are now being found in urban areas such as Kuching Waterfront and residential drainage

Bintulu to generate 1,500MW of electricity by 2028 with gas turbine cycles

BINTULU: Bintulu is set to generate 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2028 through gas turbine cycles. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed the government’s commitment to expanding the Samalaju industrial area and ensuring the provision of necessary infrastructure. As such, he assured that the gas

Poised for rapid development

BINTULU: This industrial town is expected to experience rapid development that will bring various types of infrastructure to the area in the next five years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government wants to expand the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP) to attract more investment

Ambitious plans in store for Bintulu Port: Premier

BINTULU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has ambitious plans to elevate Bintulu Port into a pivotal hub in the Asean region. With the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formalising the transition of Bintulu Port from a federal to a state port, slated for June

Aidilfitri manifests Sarawakians’ spirit of togetherness

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadhilah Yusof lauded the extraordinary celebrations of Hari Raya in Sarawak, as over 6,000 visitors flocked to his open house today. Fadhilah, who is Petra Jaya MP, expressed gratitude to the attendees, saying it emphasised the strong spirit of togetherness among Sarawakians. “When I

April 17 meeting on allocations for opposition

KUCHING: The demands for allocations by opposition Members of Parliament will be discussed in the Unity Government Leadership Council meeting on April 17. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this follows his meeting with Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin in Parliament on March 19. Fadillah said the