Integrity in the workplace crucial to prosper: Len
MIRI: Integrity in the workplace is a crucial value that will help the Sarawak Forest Department prosper in future.In stating this, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said it would make the staff much more comfortable at work, and much more easier for them to stay positive and […]
Join hands with startups to foster innovation, agencies, companies told
KUCHING: The Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development has called on government agencies and corporations to collaborate with startups to foster innovation, drive growth, and capitalise on emerging opportunities. Its minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh emphasised that partnering with these emerging enterprises would not only fuel corporations’ transformation but also ensure long-term sustainability in […]
Rates for government land vary by location
The percentage of premium rates imposed on the ownership of government land for commercial, industrial, and residential use depends on the location of the land. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that in major areas such as Kuching, Batu Kitang, Padawan, Samarahan, Serian, Sibu, Miri, and Bintulu, the […]
RM312m bridge project back on track
SARIKEI: Work on the Batang Rajang Bridge project at Jalan Pasi-Tanjong Manis is proceeding smoothly after being held up slightly by the Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh who visited the project site recently expressed satisfaction with the work progress. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted […]
Identifying RADDA projects underway
SARIKEI: The state government is in the progress of identifying people’s projects that will be given priority to be implemented under the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA). According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the projects involved include projects that have been announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg but have […]
Sarawak passes amendment bill concerning timber body
KUCHING: The highlight of the third day of the third session of the first term of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting yesterday (Nov 23) was the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which was unanimously passed at 11.46am. The Bill was tabled by Deputy Minister for Urban Development, Land Administration and […]
Local and foreign visitors throng Belawai Beach for Lan Makan Festival
BELAWAI: Belawai Beach was packed with local and foreign visitors during the Lan Makan Festival organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac). According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) statement, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the programme was aimed at boosting the […]
Teluk Bako-Buntal to be gazetted as national park or natural reserve
KUCHING: Teluk Bako-Buntal has gained international recognition through its nomination as Malaysia’s first Flyway site (EAAF112) under the East-Asian Australasia Flyway Partnership (EAAFP). As such, the state government is planning to gazette it as a national park or natural reserve as its location is one of the 55 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) in […]
TEGAS joins Shell Malaysia for LiveWIRE event
KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) through its TEGAS Digital Village is collaborating with Shell Malaysia for the Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia programme. According to the press release, this is a flagship enterprise development programme of Shell to strengthen local economies across the globe by promoting entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurs. Shell and TEGAS are looking […]
Researchers told to step out of comfort zones
KUCHING: Researchers in the state need to be ready to come up with ideas or be innovators of the latest knowledge and technology, said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh. “We need to get away from the comfort zones of relying on the current research and technology we are […]
