Rural areas assured of development, says Ding
BINTANGOR: Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the state government pays close attention to the needs of rural areas. He said with the approval of every project under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), Minor Rural Project (MRP), Sarawak House Repair for the Poor Project (PPRMS) and special grants reflects its commitment. “The approval of […]
Budget for progress and prosperity
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari never stops thinking, planning, and working for the future of Sarawak and its people. He is a master and virtuoso of planning, with a grand design grounded in a clear vision. As a down-to-earth people’s Premier, he knows the way, charts the way, and goes the way, fully aware […]
Cut out political debate, focus on development: Nancy
LUNDU: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has rued the constant debating on politics during parliament sessions. Stating that this does not bring any benefit to the rakyat she said it would be more beneficial to propose development plans during these sittings. That is why, she said, she was grateful that […]
Delegates seek stronger development initiatives
BY NATASHA JEE, ALEXANDRA LORNA, GOH PEI PEI KUCHING: Delegates at the 2023 Kuching Zone PBB Special Convention have expressed their aspirations for increased local development and decisive actions against escalating prices. The convention, held at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre today, saw a turnout of about 1,400 PBB members from 26 local branches. New […]
A transformative encounter
‘The greatest gift we can give to others is our understanding and compassion, transcending the boundaries of appearance and culture.’ – Mahatma Gandhi As a child growing up beginning in the late 1950s in my village — Kampung Ta-ee in Serian District — my world was a realm of wonder and curiosity. Amidst my memories […]
Malaysia needs to balance its regional economic growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs to look at balancing its regional economic development in order to narrow the development gap in the country. Speaking at the launch of the World Bank’s Malaysia Economic Monitor February 2023 report, Ndiame Diop, the country director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand, said Malaysia’s regional economic development is not aligned. […]
Right time to establish fund, says Balingian rep
ABDUL Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian) is confident, and believes, that this is the right time to establish the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund. “Sarawak is the second richest in Malaysia based on the income state revenue based on its economic resources. “Sarawak revenue generated through sources of natural gas, petroleum, timber, palm oil and new economic […]
Rural devt state’s priority
MIRI: Rural development remains the state government’s priority, said Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development I (Women and Childhood Development), Datuk Rosey Yunus. Rosey disclosed this when being asked to comment on yesterday’s proposed State Budget for 2023 by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during the State Legislative […]
Special association for youth development in Puncak Borneo constituency
SIBURAN: A special association known as Persatuan Angkatan Belia Sarawak is in the works specifically for youth development in the Puncak Borneo constituency. “We will start with Mambong first, as the test bed. “And if it is a success, we will model it and organise more training and provide more exposure to these youths,” said […]
GE15: GPS manifesto is no ‘election candy’ – Len Talif
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will present a manifesto that can be fulfilled for the people’s gain and not mere ‘election candy’ to sway votes in the coming general election. In assuring this, Deputy o Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said it is up to the people to […]
