KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed his concern over the frequent floods in Sibu and urged for the issue to be resolved immediately, says Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said the chief minister had agreed to pay a visit to
KUCHING: A 29-acre site in Matang area has been identified for the establishment of Sarawak’s very own Special Needs Community Centre (SNCC). Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the state government had approved this project under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) with an allocation
KUCHING: Sarawak has set a target of scoring 60 gold medals at the Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) 2022 which will take place in Kuala Lumpur in October. Of these, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there was a target of 26 gold medals
KUCHING: Accurate classification of disability type must be done for Sarawak’s athletes with disabilities (OKU athletes) to prevent their disqualification from competing due to improper classification. Emphasising the importance of classification, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there had been past experiences where Sarawak’s
KUCHING: The Sarawak Rubber Industry Board (SARIB) will be established with the unanimous passing of the Sarawak Rubber Industry Board Bill, 2022 during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. The Bill, tabled by Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, was passed after
KUCHING: The development of both the upstream and downstream sectors of the sago and nipah industries must be the prime aim of the proposed Sago and Nipah Development Board. “We do believe that a lot of idle land, especially the vast area of peat land in coastal areas, can be
KUCHING: It is hoped that the Sago and Nipah Development Board, once established, would serve as a platform to promote research and development on sago and nipah so that more products can be derived, diversifying Sarawak’s economic activities. In saying this, Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian) also hoped that the board
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has reminded his elected representatives to carry out their duties sincerely and with dedication as the people have put their faith in and elected Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as their government. “I also advise everyone, and that includes myself,
KUCHING: The Interpretation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is timely and indicates the commitment of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government in listening to problems faced by the people and working towards a solution. “This will help a lot and respond to the calls and complaints of our people in Sarawak,”
KUCHING: Having the right name of “Premier” rather than “Chief Minister” of Sarawak is not just for mere status but the beginning of the subsequent assertion of Sarawak’s rights, privileges, and autonomy. In saying this, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed out that a number of
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