Thorough study needed for increase of community leaders allowances

THE State government will make a thorough study on the proposal to increase the salary and allowances for the 7,585 community leaders and longhouse chiefs in Sarawak. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said the government is aware of the increase of costs of living and responsibilities of the community leaders. […]

Sarawak to study international protocols on carbon trading

BERGEN: The Sarawak government will examine international protocols relating to carbon trading to ensure that policies can be effectively implemented. TVS reported Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as saying that there is no clear specialisation on the import and export of carbon to be stored in the state. Therefore, he said, […]

Social impact assessment study ready before December

SIBU: A four-month social impact assessment study is being carried out on an area of 497 acres covering Jalan Brooke Drive to Jalan Amoy, said Sibu Town Development Committee chairman Datuk Chieng Buong Toon. Chieng, when contacted on Saturday (Aug 21), said the study was being conducted by a consulting firm from Kuching, Daya Rancan, which […]