DUBS gets ‘shape up or fall behind’ warning

SIBU: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Sibu branch has been urged to get its members ready in terms of skills and abilities in anticipation of significant development in the town. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said with the Kampung Datuk and Bukit Assek redevelopment plan underway by […]

LBAS 2023 offers insights into Sarawak’s history and development plans

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawakians and non-Sarawakians here are welcomed to participate in Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2023 to gain insights into Sarawak’s history and the state government’s development plans. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the LBAS this time around has over 105 booths participating from the public and private […]

Housing among benefits of Sibu urban renewal plan for Dayak

SIBU: The Sibu urban renewal plan is expected to benefit the Dayak community here in terms of affordable housing, community halls, and so on, said Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu branch chairman Chambai Lindong. According to him, the development plan will also encompass the Dayak community, as they have been working together with other communities to help […]

Ibrahim vows to build on Abang Johari’s legacy

KUCHING: Newly-minted Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has vowed to ensure the march of progress continues in his constituency for the benefit of the people. He plans to build on the legacy of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who was Satok assemblyman previously. “I have already discussed with Senior Works […]

Five-year development plan for Tanjung Datu being prepared

KUCHING: A development plan similar to the five-year 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is being worked out for Tanjung Datu, its assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said. To achieve this, a workshop entitled ‘Lundu Development Way Forward N3 Tanjung Datu Workshop’ was held to formulate a comprehensive development plan for the constituency in the next five years. […]

Bright future awaits Kapit, Bakun and Belaga

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing is pleased with the development plans for Kapit town, Bakun Lakefront Township and Island Resort Local Plan and Belaga. He was recently briefed on the master plan of the projects via a Zoom meeting. According to a statement released by Masing’s office, Kapit […]

Strong support needed to bring development

KAPIT: Development plans implemented by the state government require strong support from the people, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said this is to ensure that the development plans are implemented smoothly, while attending a leader-with-the people session held at Rumah Gindal, Pulau Sibau, Sungai Mujong here last […]

Tanjung Datu — a tourist’s paradise

KUCHING: With the on-going development plans in Tanjung Datu, it will certainly boost the tourism industry in this area, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said now that the coastal highways and bridges are under construction, once completed, it will connect the surrounding areas in Tanjung Datu, thus increasing […]

PM, CM to visit Tebedu ICQS on July 26

TEBEDU: The Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) will be developed if it is approved by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin revealed this when interviewed during his visit to Tebedu ICQS and Tebedu Inland Port (TIP) here on Sunday (July 19). He said the decision on […]