THE Supply (2023) Bill 2022 is people-centric, putting the interests of the people first, says Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS-Tebedu). He noted that the initiatives included creating employment opportunities; providing loans to help longhouse folk and for housing schemes; intensifying…
THE RM12mil allocation under the 2030 State Budget for replacement of battery and key components for standalone solar system is timely, says Dennis Ngau. The GPS-Telang Usan assemblyman stated that this was because solar systems at various longhouses had shown…
GPS-Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has suggested for the state government to consider reviewing the current allocation of Rural Transformation Programmes (RTPs). He proposed for the allocation to be given by categorising constituency into urban, semi-urban and very rural constituency…
THE civil service recruitment procedure in Sarawak must be free of discrimination, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (GPS-Dudong). He claimed to have received feedback from the people, including Dayaks, Bidayuh, Melanau, Chinese and others, who felt that they had…
The fourth day of the third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting yesterday ran smoothly with a continuous debate by 17 state assemblymen. The sitting started at 9.08am with elected representatives from across…
CHRISTOPHER Gira Sambang (GPS-Tamin) hopes that more development projects will be carried out in the Tamin constituency. Apart from the abandoned Mini Sport Complex Selangau project, he appealed for swift approval of other Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) such as the…
THE proposed Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Fund would provide long-term resources for investment, and the income from the fund could be used for the social, environmental, and economic development of Sarawak and future generations. Christopher Gira Sambang (GPS-Tamin) noted that the…
Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has called for the development aspect in Serian to be looked at and intensified. In addition to the Serian sports complex with complete facilities, he has proposed that the bridge that leads to Kpg Seyabah,…
The state government through relevant Ministries and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is urged to filter internet contents with false and provocative statements. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that lately the social media and internet technology had been…
THE lack of local teachers working in the state is a concern, says Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. He said based on Mukah District Education Office information, the new teacher enrollment data from 2021 showed that 85 per cent was from…
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