Energy key to Sarawak’s progress, says CM
BALEH: Energy for running agricultural industries and other industries is crucial to the overall development of Sarawak’s economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that with the takeover of the Bakun Hydroelectric Project (HEP) from the federal government and power generation from the Batang Ai, Murum and later Baleh […]
Rep thanks fed govt for SMK Balingian project
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo thanked the federal government for agreeing to continue with the proposed Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Balingian project which was reported to be in the tendering process currently. The former Balingian assemblyman also thanked the Sarawak Education Department for its role and contribution in facilitating the development and progress of the […]
PM gives priority to welfare, economic recovery
TANGKAK: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he did not want to touch on political issues for the time being. Instead, the prime minister said he wanted to focus on his priorities, namely, the welfare of the people and efforts to revitalise the country’s economy which was impacted following the Covid-19 pandemic. Muhyiddin said this when […]
Joint efforts needed to thrive
KUCHING: The state and federal governments have to work closely together in order for the tourism sector to thrive. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah explained that tourism was not simply a matter of opening up an attraction and expecting people to visit. “There are so many things that come […]
93 schools to be rebuilt
KUCHING: Ninety-three dilapidated schools in Sarawak will be rebuilt under the state’s RM1 billion loan repayment to the federal government. “The first trench of RM350 million of the RM1 billion loan repayment has been paid and it involved 41 schools which are already under construction and in the process of procurement. “Another 52 schools under […]
Not all Form 5, Upper 6 classes can resume on June 24
KUCHING: Not all Form 5 and Upper 6 classes in Sarawak are able to resume on June 24 as set by the federal government, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Sri Michael Manyin. He said this was because not all teachers would be able to arrive at their respective stations due to limited […]
Lee backs call for bypass road
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin agrees that the federal government should consider constructing an alternative road or bypass road from Lawas and Limbang to Miri that does not pass through Brunei in addition to the Pan Borneo Highway. He said he supported the call by Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development assistant minister […]
Deputy Minister to look into Bomba personnel welfare
KUCHING: Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Willie Mongin will continue to urge the federal government to review the policy regarding Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) personnel. He said this was necessary, particularly improving the pay scale in recognition of their evolving roles as frontliners during the movement control order (MCO) period. “We will continue […]
Karim welcomes tax breaks for tourism sector
KUCHING: Several tax breaks for the tourism sector announced by the federal government in the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) reflect the government’s sensitivity to the plight of those in the tourism industry. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who is also Youth and Sports Minister, said hopefully with such help […]
Don’t coerce states to comply
KUCHING: Use of legal or political powers on states to enforce the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is deemed unnecessary. There are talks that the federal government may use its legal or constitutional powers on states that refuse to comply with CMCO, wholly or partly. Chairman of Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) Datuk Peter Minos […]
