Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Economist says high state revenue will strengthen financial position

KUCHING: Sarawak’s outstanding revenue of RM11.9 billion for the financial year 2022 which surpassed the projected revenue of RM10.2 billion by 17 per cent is a testament to the state’s growth and will have a positive impact on the economy. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economist Dr Jerome Kueh said the

Record revenue brings cheer to Sarawakians

KUCHING:  Sarawak’s record revenue of RM11.9 billion for 2022 – the highest ever – surpassing the projected revenue of RM10.2 billion by 17 per cent, is good news for the state and brings cheer to the people Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the achievement showcases Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan

Emulate Sarawak’s economic model, says political analyst

KUCHING: Sarawak’s achievement in recording its highest revenue collection for the financial year 2022 can be a learning model for other states in Malaysia. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal stated that other states can learn and emulate how Sarawak develops its economic plan. “Sarawak should be proud of this

Tallest flagpole to mark Sarawak’s 60th anniversary

KUCHING: The tallest flagpole in Malaysia which is set to be erected in Sarawak is to commemorate the state’s 60th anniversary of self-governance. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reiterated that the project is undertaken by private sector entities that wanted to give back to the state. He already

Abang Jo: We achieved record RM11.9 bln revenue in 2022

KUCHING: Sarawak collected its highest revenue in its history in 2022, surpassing its initial projection. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s actual revenue performance for the financial year 2022 surpassed its projected revenue by 17 per cent from RM10.2 billion to RM11.9 billion. Prior

43 infrastructure projects in Upper Rajang under construction

KAPIT: A total of 43 infrastructure projects under the Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA) are presently at various stages of implementation. According to the chief executive officer of Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) Datuk Ismawi Ismuni, the projects are scattered throughout Kapit and Kanowit districts. He disclosed this in a

Stop the polemics

KUCHING: A Federal minister has called for an end to the controversy surrounding the appointment of Nurul Izzah Anwar as the prime minister’s senior advisor for matters related to economics and finance. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stated that it is time to let the

Roads to be improved to speed up projects

KAPIT: The state government is looking to improve the roads in this town other parts of the division to intensify and hasten the implementation of local development projects.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would help contractors in terms of mobilisation of assets and logistics. 

NGO brings hope and love to lonely elderly woman

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching visited an elderly woman at her dilapidated old house yesterday (Jan 31) to check on her and show the woman who lives by herself their love. Describing it as a humbling experience, the charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO). said the 76-year-old woman was initially very reluctant to

Dr Yii hands over allocation to child rehab centre

KUCHING: The Sentuhan Kasih Kuching Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) has received some allocation from Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen for the needs of the children. Dr Yii visited the centre with his special assistant George Lam Li Kang to distribute ang pows (red packets) and Love Gifts