Suggestion to review current RTP allocations
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 categories. Describing RTP as only done in Sarawak as initiative, he said it is considered […]
Dudong rep: Civil service recruitment procedure must be fair
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 been denied equal opportunities when applying for jobs and had failed their job applications due […]
DUN sitting sees debates by 17 reps
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 the state converging at the DUN complex. It then began with a prayer in the […]
Rep asks for more infrastructure development in Tamin
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 construction of futsal fields and multipurpose halls. He also requested for the construction of basic […]
Rep: Sovereign Wealth Fund provides long-term resources for Sarawak
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 state government is targeting savings of RM8bil for the first year, while after 20 years, […]
Bukit Semuja rep wants devt projects to be intensified
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, which collapsed at the beginning of last July, be redeveloped. “In addition, I’d like to […]
Govt urged to filter internet contents
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 misused by irresponsible parties. “Our government is so open that there is no control and […]
Lack of local teachers a concern, says Tellian rep
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 Peninsular Malaysia and only 15 per cent from Sarawak. “And the number of local teachers […]
Work to improve Sungai Asap water treatment plant next year
WORK to improve the raw water intake at the Sungai Asap water treatment plant will be carried out in 2023. According to Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, the improvement work was a short-term planning to ensure that the function of the raw water intake is not affected during the […]
RM11,215,900 of RM205,493,020 given to welfare recipients in Serian
FROM January to October 2022, a total of 53,040 recipients of welfare assistance had been registered in Sarawak, with 2,988 recipients from Serian Division. A total of RM205,493,020 was allotted for the entire Sarawak aid scheme, with RM11,215,900 of that sum given to recipients in Serian. Mohamad Razi Sitam (GPS-Saribas) noted that welfare assistance was […]
