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Abang Jo wants Sarawak Cancer Centre to be completed during his term as Premier

KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants the construction of the proposed Sarawak Cancer Centre expedited and completed during his tenure as the Premier. This was conveyed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian who said the federal and state governments are still in the process of deciding the financial […]

Aid ensures food on the table

BY NATASHA JEE & NURIN YUSRINA KUCHING: The food aid programme under the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) aims to help those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic so that they have food on the table. Senior Works Minister and Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that was why the federal […]

Allocation of NCR land survey funds to continue

THE Sarawak government is committed to continuing the survey of native customary rights (NCR) land under the new survey initiative introduced in 2010. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said for that purpose, the government would also continue to provide the necessary allocation in addition to the funds received from the federal […]

Inclusive and people-centric

KUCHING: The Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof appreciates the 2021 Budget as it is inclusive and people-centric. He said his ministry received an allocation of RM7.348 billion for next year. The operating budget approved was RM1.26 billion compared to RM1.792 billion received last year, and the approved 2021 development budget was RM6.088 […]

Largest allocation in the nation’s history to fight Covid-19, ensure welfare

KUALA LUMPUR: In facing the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis, the government today tabled Budget 2021 with the largest allocation in the nation’s history to preserve the welfare of the people and country. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the main goal of the budget is to improve the well-being […]