Merger of water agencies still under discussion
BY JAMES WONG, NURFARAHIN OKI and VIVYNNA ANN SHABU KUCHING: The proposal to merge all water agencies under one entity in Sarawak will not be tabled at the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on May 6. Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the proposal is currently under discussion, and any details will be […]
Help speed up connectivity, Julaihi tells telcos
KUCHING: Telecommunication service providers and industry players are needed to improve accessibility and connectivity to the internet across Sarawak, especially within the interior of the region. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said should more telco service providers come in, it will speed up the connectivity, not just in cities but also in […]
State to host global meeting of minds Oct 4-6
KUCHING: The 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2023 can be a catalyst to sustainable development and economic prosperity for businesses in Sarawak. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the convergence of both WCIT and IDECS makes the event a unique […]
Study on single water entity still on: Minister
SERIAN: A comprehensive study on the development of a single water entity in Sarawak is ongoing. Minister for Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Julaihi Narawi said his ministry is currently conducting a research on the existing water entities in some parts of the state. “At the same time, we are also engaging with officers and staff […]
Serian water treatment plants able to meet demands
SERIAN: The three water treatment plants in the division have the capacity to meet the demands of the residents, said Datuk Julaihi Narawi. The Minister for Utility and Telecommunications said the treatment plants, namely in Slabi, Tapah and Balai Ringin, have more than enough capacity to meet the water needs of the people. “As a […]
Sebuyau’s only secondary school crumbling, seeks replacement
KUCHING: A new school is urgently needed to replace SMK Sebuyau due to its extremely deteriorated condition, according to Sebuyau assemblyman Datuk Julaihi Narawi. Julaihi said, currently, SMK Sebuyau is the only secondary school in the Sebuyau area, accommodating nearly a thousand students from Form One to Form Five. According to him, despite the approval […]
S’wak explores digital advancement in telecommunications
BARCELONA: Sarawak is exploring potential collaborations with industry experts and players from the telecommunications industry to enhance the state’s communications sector. Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi has invited professionals and industry players to the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) 2023, which will be held in Kuching from October 4 to 6, […]
State has sufficient electricity supply
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications has assured that the state’s electricity supply is sufficient even though there are plans to export 1,000MW of electricity to Singapore in the near future. According to its minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, Sarawak’s current demand for power is only 4,398MW while the electricity supplied to neighbouring countries barely […]
Tanjung Manis Water Treatment Plant’s first phase to be ready by third quarter of 2023
SIBU: Tanjung Manis Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 in Sungai Sadit is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2023. According to the Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi, the completion of the water treatment plant will resolve water supply issues in Tanjung Manis and the surrounding areas of Belawai, Jerijeh, Rejang, […]
Bintulu to enjoy 5G access by 2024
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BINTULU: The remaining areas of Bintulu will enjoy 5G internet connectivity speed by next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi had contacted Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) to upgrade the internet connectivity in the district. “As of now, […]
