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Pan Borneo railway will benefit Sarawak, Sabah

KUCHING: The proposed development of a Pan-Borneo railway system holds the potential to boost economic activities and will particularly benefit Sarawak and Sabah. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the railway system could complement the nearly completed Pan Borneo Highway, thus not only providing connectivity but also for the transportation of goods. He […]

Simultaneous polls in all six states can benefit all parties: EC chief

KUALA LUMPUR: The consensus by leaders from all six states to dissolve the state assembly in their respective states and pave the way for state elections to be held simultaneously, is a right move that can benefit all parties. Former Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said through the democratic […]

Assurance on bringing laws up to speed

KUCHING: Existing laws should be improved and updated for the people, said Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. She stressed that the law is not static and should be amended according to current situations. “We always welcome any proposed idea to […]

Romania, Malaysia have much to offer each other

BY LEE SHAW WEI & JASMINE BADUN In her inaugural official visit to Sarawak since her appointment as the Ambassador of Romania to Malaysia in January 22, 2021, Nineta Barbulescu was amazed to discover what the state had to offer in terms of business, culture and education opportunities in her six-day visit last month from […]

Rural projects ready for use

KABONG: Two rural transformation programme (RTP) projects in the Kabong state constituency have been completed for the benefit of the people. These involve a new RM400,000 Jambatan Sungai Peruntung in Nyabor, as well as a parking area at SK St Paul in Roban which cost RM200,000. “Thank you to the implementing agencies and contractors for […]

Project growth prospects will benefit people, says CM

KUCHING: The construction of the Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge and Second Kuching-Samarahan Trunk Road will not only reduce traffic congestion along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway but will also connect various points along the coastal highway. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project was part of the 14 bridges and coastal […]

Road will benefit locals, ease congestion

BY NAZMI SUHAIMI & NACITA NASSER KUCHING: A new 6.2-km access road to the south of Kuching International Airport (KIA) will be a boon to the local residents. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heaved a sigh of relief that the project is finally underway as it had been in […]

Tremendous development for three areas

KUCHING: Kampung Tekajong, Kampung Penipah, and Pulau Bruit have developed tremendously over the years, which has benefited the locals there, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah She made the comparison to when she first visited the areas in 2004 as part of the Sejahtera Task Force Programme to empower […]

Complimentary treatment plan for Covid-19 patients

KUCHING: Hong Leong Assurance (HLA) has stepped up to offer Hospitalisation Reimbursement Benefit to all of its policyholders with individual medical plans if they were to get admitted to private hospitals for Category 3, 4, or 5 Covid-19 treatment. The categories as defined by the National Security Council are as follows: Category 3: Symptomatic, pneumonia […]

State government wants all communities to benefit

BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Sarawak government has a policy of inclusivity so that all communities can benefit from the state’s development and economic agenda. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the three main ethnic groups – Dayaks, Malay Melanau and Chinese – more or less shared the […]