Allocation not a gimmick
KUCHING: The RM1.5 billion allocated to Highland Development Agency (HDA) for the implementation of basic infrastructure projects in the Baram parliamentary area, which includes Telang Usan and Mulu, is not an election gimmick, said Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala. He said there were certain parties that were sceptical about the development projects by the state […]
Haywire without GPS, PN
KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue to support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government and the Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government to ensure political stability and the state’s continued development agenda. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the nation and state’s development would only carry on when the politics of the day was stable, Otherwise, […]
Three projects for Kampung Limpaki next year
LIMBANG: Three more development projects for Kampung Limpaki here have been identified for next year. Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the project involved the upgrading of the Kampung Limpaki hall which would cost RM50,000; building of a concrete drain at Taman Gelagah Limpaki with an estimated […]
Samarahan folk pleased with growth
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The landscape of Samarahan Division has seen a number of changes following rife development planned and implemented by the state government. Construction of various facilities and infrastructures are underway to benefit the people. Interviews by New Sarawak Tribune on the ground here found that the dwellers have given the thumbs-up for the development […]
Sarawak expects bigger budget allocation
KUCHING: Whenever the federal budget is tabled in Parliament, Sarawak expects greater allocations, says Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He said this in response to Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul on Budget 2021 and confirmed that Budget 2021 would be bigger than Budget 2020, saying the government intended to […]
Hydrogen economy well-researched
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & TANIA LAM KUCHING: The hydrogen economy is an informed decision which was made after years of discussions, thoughts and observations, said Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Aziz Husain. He said that hydrogen was currently enjoying unprecedented political and business momentum with the number of supportive […]
Development projects proposed for Balingian
BALINGIAN: The mini stadium here will undergo a facelift soon to upgrade the sports facilities in the sub-district. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said yesterday that the upgrading work would cost RM9 mil. “A grandstand for the stadium and an indoor stadium have also been proposed, and will be implemented in stages in future,” he […]
Government committed to help develop state
BINTULU: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai asserted that the Sarawak government remains committed to help the people in the state. He said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, is working on increasing the average income […]
Support GPS, Batu Kitang constituents urged
KUCHING: Batu Kitang constituents have been urged to support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government to ensure continuous development. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said much fund had been allocated for development in the constituency. “All these efforts, all this money come from good leadership. We have Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari […]
Sarawak doing well
State has sound financial, resource management KAPIT: Sarawak has sound financial and resource management and this has helped the state to implement various development projects. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed this out at a community dinner held at the Kapit Civic Centre on Sunday evening (Oct 4). Abang Johari added that […]
