KUCHING: Sarawak wants a higher Budget 2024 allocation for irrigation and drainage to boost rice production in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said Sarawak has vast land and had started a pilot project to plant hybrid paddy, using various types of seedlings from Vietnam that
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has denied rumours it is taking over MYAirline Sdn Bhd, following the airline’s suspension today due to financial problems. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is focusing on negotiations to take over MASwings, a proposal from the federal government, in
KUCHING: The Sarawak Unity Education Fund is expected to commence next year, providing scholarships to needy and promising Sarawakian students to further their studies, regardless of their race and religion. Organising chairman Datuk Richard Lee said this is a private initiative to support and develop talents and future leaders
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s proposal to increase Sarawak’s parliamentary constituencies deserves the support of Sarawakians as it is consistent with the spirit of the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Inter Government Committee Report (IGC). Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department (Labour, Immigration
KUCHING: It is high time to increase the number of parliamentary constituencies in Sarawak to maintain a balance and allow Sarawak and Sabah to have one-third representation in the Dewan Rakyat. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Miro Simuh said it is necessary to increase or return one-third of
KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) supports the proposal to increase the number of parliamentary seats in line with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Its president Datuk Larry Sng said any increase in parliamentary constituencies should take into consideration adjustments to the current imbalance of urban rural constituencies. “Simply put, Chinese
KUCHING: The federal government’s decision to subsidise 10 kg imported white rice in Sabah and Sarawak, reducing its price from RM45 to RM31, is highly welcomed; however, it could only be a short term measure. Malaysian Academy of Sciences fellow Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said both states have very high
KUCHING: Malaysia Hwang Chamber of Commerce (MHCC) aims to integrate and consolidate the digital economy, finance, trade, investment, tourism, green culture, economic corridors and smart technology landscape in the Asian region to cater to the significant global development trend. Its president Prof Ng Po Kok said MHCC is committed to
KUCHING: Despite not yet being discovered, Sarawak remains on high alert for the possible existence of “Disease X.” Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed the significance of this vigilance, citing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) classification of “Disease X” due to its unknown nature and the
KUCHING: The gig economy, characterised by freelancers, independent contractors, and on-demand workers, has become an integral part of today’s workforce landscape. President (Investment & Ventures) Capital A and chief executive officer of airasia academy, Aireen Omar said some of them prefer to remain as gig workers as they enjoyed the
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