Tellian rep vows to make good predecessor’s plans
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine reiterated that he would pursue the development agenda planned by his predecessor Yussibnosh Balo. “Like what I said during the recent state poll, I will proceed with the development agenda of this area as planned byYussibnosh. “I will continue to reach him towards this end as we still need his […]
MP acknowledges Chinese role in developing Samarahan
SAMARAHAN: The Chinese community plays significant roles in helping to develop the state, especially in the economic sector, said Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang. She said this when receiving a visit from a delegation of Chinese community leaders at her office here which was shared by her Parliamentary Service Centre’s Facebook page on Wednesday (Jan […]
No worries, I’m with Satok too: CM
KUCHING: Any lingering doubts about Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s obligation to further develop Satok were put to rest when he reaffirmed his commitment to bring development to his former constituency. The Chief Minister said although he was now the elected representative for Gedong, he would never forget Satok, the constituency that he had […]
No question of neglecting any community, assures YB
SIMANGGANG: The Chinese community, especially in the Lingga state constituency, will not be neglected or marginalised from enjoying the development benefitting other races. Lingga Assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor assured in a press statement here that all races in the state are taken care of equally, especially in receiving welfare, development and so on. “There […]
‘Pass down spirit to protect, develop villages to youth’
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: “Make sure the spirit to protect and develop your villages is passed down to the younger generation, especially those between 18 and 21 years old.” This is the advice of Political Secretary to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paie Al-Yahya […]
Halal hub growth to spur village economy
TANJUNG MANIS: Development of infrastructure in the Tanjung Manis Halal Hub area is expected to positively impact the socioeconomic circumstances of residents of Kampung Sebayang longhouses. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), residents will experience a spillover from this development with the commencement of construction of embankment, roads, and drainage […]
Rural projects to get equal priority, says DCM
LAWAS: Priority will be given to both large projects in the state as well as various rural projects to ensure no one is left behind. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan who gave the undertaking said this was aimed at further improving facilities for the entire community. “We will prioritise the development […]
Youths told to seize opportunities in development
MUKAH: Youths, especially in the rural areas here, should take up opportunities in every development undertaken by the Sarawak government. In stating this, Assistant Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development I, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, said they should not stand by idly but get directly involved in such development. “There are many opportunities for […]
Grab available economic opportunities, youth told
MUKAH: Newly appointed Assistant Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (Youth and Sports Development) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu urged local youth to grab the economic opportunities available here following development in various sectors. One area where local youth can venture into is the transportation sector, where they can provide Grab services to the people […]
Katibas rep calls for constituents’ cooperation
SIBU: Katibas Assemblyman Lidam Assan had a meeting with Sarawak State Implementation Monitoring Unit director Azmi Bujang in Kuching on Friday (Jan 7). According to him, in the brief meeting session, he had presented several items for the attention of the unit for the benefit of the residents in his constituency. “I appealed to him […]
