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Youth encouraged to embrace entrepreneurship

SARATOK: The youth are being urged to actively explore business opportunities, either through direct involvement or part-time engagement. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri highlighted that many young individuals have achieved success in the business world, serving as inspiration for others. He noted that, on average, these youth are willing to seize opportunities, in addition to making […]

Limbang residents told to continue supporting devt agenda 

LIMBANG: The people here are called upon to continue supporting the development agenda in realising the Sarawak’s government vision of a prosperous and high-income state by 2030. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said various efforts have been made under the leadership of the Premier to further […]

Leaders and initiatives move the state forward

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s economy is on the rise, thanks to its progressive and dynamic leaders. One such leader is Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is following in the footsteps of former leaders to take the state to greater heights. “Abang Johari draws inspiration from the late Chief Minister, Pehin Sri […]

327 dilapidated schools redeveloped in Sarawak, Sabah from 2016 to 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM6.5 billion for the implementation of 1,002 dilapidated school redevelopment projects nationwide from 2016 to 2023. Educational facilities in Sabah and Sarawak have also been improved through the implementation of 327 dilapidated school building development projects, or 78 per cent of the total projects approved this year. “As Education […]

State gov’t committed to help Sarawakians own houses

KUCHING: Young people in the state are urged to own their own house as soon as possible. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said it was to achieve the government’s desire to help individuals to purchase their own house. “The government of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is committed in helping young people to […]

Unity govt implements various initiatives to improve people’s economy: Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government has implemented various initiatives over the course of seven months to ensure a better economy for the people, including increased allowances, education assistance, internet access, and healthcare. In a nearly four minutes video on the first series of reports for the government’s first seven months’ performance, the Unity Government’s spokesman […]

Sarawakians advised to utilise opportunities provided

ASAJAYA: Sarawakians are advised to take advantage of all the opportunities given by the government in an effort to improve living standards while not being completely dependent on assistance. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang said the people also needed to play a role in efforts towards achieving the government’s wishes […]

Nanta pledges to keep focus on Kapit growth

KAPIT: The government will continue giving focus to infrastructure development here  to ensure the division develops along with other areas in Sarawak. Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said currently a lot of focus is being given to the construction of roads that connect villages and longhouses to the town. In addition, he […]

‘Quick win’ approach govt’s way of tackling pressing issues: Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: The “quick win” approach adopted in the implementation of various initiatives which offer immediate benefits to the people shows that the unity government always has a good feel of the pulse of the people, according to analysts. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s approach in going to the ground to meet people also […]

Govt focusing on three major aspects to ensure sustainable economy

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is focusing on three major aspects in ensuring a sustainable economy, namely, the strengthening of the nation’s fiscal position, structural economic reforms and reviewing the implementation of progressive wages. In a written reply to Dewan Negara on Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s Department (PMD) said the main priority would be strengthening the […]