Propelling Miri towards prosperity
KUCHING: A two-day laboratory attended by multiple state stakeholders has been held to prepare for the development of Miri into a prosperous division by 2030. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said he had asked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to grant his request to hold the lab to deliberate the ‘Greater […]
More attractions in Bau to boost tourism
NEW natural attractions in Bau such as Satow Waterfall, Bronang Waterfall, Oyak Muot Waterfall, and Libuan Pinomu should be packaged with other major attractions in the district to provide a comprehensive experience for visitors. Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting said accessibility and basic facilities, such as public toilets, changing rooms, car […]
Development for Engkilili if GPS wins
ENGKILILI: If the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition succeeds in winning the Engkilili seat from the opposition in the coming state election, it would bring development to the constituency. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis hoped the support voiced by the Tuai Rumah (TRs) would bear fruit in seizing the seat. “I believe the TRs […]
Civil society commends Abang Johari
KUCHING: A local human rights civil society, The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI), has commended Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for asserting that the development in Sarawak must be the responsibility of all communities and that no one single community can rule the state alone. TSI chairman Datuk John Tenewi Nuek said the society […]
Thumbs-up from Asajaya folk
KUCHING: Residents of Asajaya are pleased with the development in the area brought in by the state government. New Sarawak Tribune went on the ground and discovered that the local community were over the moon with the comprehensive range of infrastructural development implemented over the past few years. Residents were also excited about the upcoming […]
Satok progressing well
KUCHING: Located smack in the city centre, Satok constituency is progressing well with various development projects already completed while others are going on. Among them are Hikmah Exchange, Sungai Bintangor Bridge and Sarawak Museum complex, Pasar Seni Satok in Jalan Haji Taha, and Medan Niaga N8-KOMBES at Sarawak Youth and Sports Complex. Chief Minister Datuk […]
More can be done for Mambong
KUCHING: The people of Mambong are pleased with the overall development taking place in the area. However, they also hope that more infrastructure development such as roads, electricity and water supply will be continued. In addition, they also want to see more programmes organised, especially those that could spur economic activities in the area. Councillor […]
Upgrade skills in tandem with development
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged youths in Sarawak to improve their talents and skills in line with the state’s development agenda. He said the public especially youths need to improve their knowledge with new technologies as the world was moving towards digitalisation, automation and robotics. “Currently, we are […]
Ferries still playing key connectivity role
ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government is serious in its efforts to implement connectivity development in the state. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said ferries throughout the state played a key role in the matter. “Ferries as a whole are temporary solutions to connect places. Throughout the coastal roads, we need ferries on […]
Holistic initiatives to equip workers
KUCHING: Human capital development is vital in achieving a digital economy while holistic initiatives are required to equip the current workforce with the necessary skills. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that such initiatives would require shared responsibility between corporations, government and education providers. “When it comes to translating technological innovations into […]
