Additional federal funding vital for Sarawak tourism, says Snowdan
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has called for more funding for the ministry to elevate Sarawak into a premier tourist hotspot in Malaysia. Highlighting Sarawak’s vast area and diverse tourism and ecotourism offerings, he stressed that additional funding channelled through the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) […]
State makes case for bigger federal funding
KUCHING: Sarawak needs bigger allocations from the federal government to ensure the rapid development and well-being of the people in the state. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said this is because Sarawak is still far behind in terms of road connectivity as well as water and electricity supply in rural areas. He […]
Budget 2023 will propel Sarawak further, says Lee
KUCHING: The proposed Budget 2023 will definitely propel Sarawak forward, says Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. The Minister for Transport emphasised that the Budget focused on looking into new sources of revenue instead of relying on conventional sources. “This is a holistic Budget, not only for 2023 but also for the future generations,” he said […]
Putrajaya should fund border security road
KUCHING: The border security road network along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border should be funded by the federal government as it is not just a Sarawak border but a Malaysian border, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said the project, estimated to cost RM24 billion, would be proposed under the […]
