Learn to understand special needs children, says Tupong rep
KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has called on the public to learn to understand special needs children so that they can live healthily and happily in the community. He told the reporters that the community should thus be supporting more programmes like the “Jiwa Murni Programme” which was held for the first time in […]
Safeguards in place to prevent corruption: Fazzrudin
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has placed safeguards within the administration to prevent abuse from occurring said chief political secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. In rebutting an earlier statement by Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii who suggested more checks and balances and accountability in the running of government-linked companies (GLCs) and agencies in […]
Ecosystem must work together to attain 2030 goal
KUCHING: Sarawak will need to register an annual growth rate of 6 to 8 per cent to be a developed state by the year 2030. “Meaning, the state government would need to spend a lot on the economy such as in development projects,” said the Premier’s Political Secretary Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. “When the state spends […]
Need for DBP to complement digital economy efforts
KUCHING: As a language, literature and publishing agency Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch must coordinate its three main functions with the core of the digital economy. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the coordination would certainly support the Sarawak government’s idea to make Sarawak a developed state […]
Call to expedite new contractor
FAZZRUDIN Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong) has called on the state government to expedite the appointment of a new contractor for the delayed Jalan Matang expansion project. He said the 2019 project in his constituency was halted after the contractor failed to implement the project and subsequent termination of contract. “I request that the appointment of a […]
Vast opportunities from state’s forest carbon stocks
THE existence of carbon stocks in Sarawak will put the state in the eyes of the world or the United Nations, says Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong). In support of the proposed Forests (Amendment) Bill 2022, he added that vast opportunities would be derived from the existence of carbon stocks in Sarawak as Sarawak alone has […]
Rep wants more youth involvement in state’s devt
KUCHING: The National Youth Day is significant as it celebrates and highlights the importance of youths as the key to the state’s future, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy youth chief Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman He said more youths should be involved in strengthening the social development of Sarawak and safeguard its rights under the […]
Fadillah hands out donations to 368 underprivileged villagers
KUCHING: A total of 368 recipients from eight villages in Tupong received donations from the Muslim Welfare Trust Board in preparation for the Hari Raya celebration. Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the assistance was one way to share sustenance to the needy, as well as reap the blessings of the Almighty. “Ramadan […]
State rights under IGC Report can be claimed: Rep
KUCHING: Sarawak can claim any rights stated in the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report 1962 even though it is not stated in the Malaysia Constitution said Fazzruddin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong). He said such was was enshrined in Article 8 of Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), adding, “the MA63 that we are fighting for clearly stated that we […]
Agreement marks new chapter in nation’s history
KUCHING: The agreement signed by the federal government and Pakatan Harapan on Monday (Sept 13) marks a new chapter in the nation’s history, says Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. The Tupong assemblyman said the deal would facilitate a conducive investment climate to propel strong economic growth in the country. Fazzrudin, who is Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu deputy […]
