RM5 mil worth of RTP projects for Tellian, Dalat & Mukah
MUKAH: A total of 25 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) valued at a total cost of RM5 million have been listed for Tellian constituency. According to Tellian assemblyman, Royston Valentine he said Dalat and Mukah districts would also be included in the project implementation. “The Dalat district involves the areas of Ulu Baoh, […]
Flood mitigation project ready for implementation
KUCHING: The long-awaited flood mitigation project at the Federal Quarters and Sungai Tabuan areas is finally ready to be implemented. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party Women’s Chief Kho Teck Wan said the Sungai Sarawak Integrated River Basin Project was a federal funded project under the 11th Malaysia Plan approved during former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib […]
More needs to be done to improve S-MM2H implementation
Blessed with rich biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and cultural diversity, it comes as no surprise that Sarawak often holds a special place in visitors’ hearts. Visitors who are drawn to the Land of Hornbill’s lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and majestic mountains would often return to do more exploration and adventures. For those who are escaping harsh […]
Kudos to PM’s stance on GEG but don’t rush the implementation
During the tabling of Budget 2023 on Feb 24, Prime Minister-cum-Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that his administration is going ahead with the Generational End Game (GEG) initiative. GEG was first conceived by the previous Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. The policy sought to ban the sale of cigarettes and vaping products to those […]
32 RTP projects for Krian this year
BETONG: Thirty-two Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects will be implemented this year for the Krian constituency. In a Facebook post, Krian assemblyman Friday Belik said many more projects planned to be approved in the constituency for 2023 and reminded all the implementing agencies involved to speed up its implementation. He made this remark when chairing […]
Hasidah: Restoration of education, health autonomy to benefit S’wak, M’sia as a whole
KUCHING: The restoration of the state’s autonomy in education and health will benefit both Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole, said Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. She pointed out that the state will be in a better position to decide what, where, […]
Endowment Fund Sarawak accounts totalling RM20.46mil opened between January and October
A TOTAL of 20,462 Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) accounts were opened from January to October this year, involving an allocation of RM20.46mil. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said RM1,000 was given to all Sarawak-born children in the form of savings three years ago. She said from 2019 until […]
Did Undi18 produce a hung Parliament?
KUALA LUMPUR: Although most political observers predicted no coalition would get the majority they needed in last Saturday’s 15th general election (GE15) to form a government, not many of them guessed it will result in a hung Parliament. Today, five days after GE15, as Malaysians await news on the appointment of the 10th prime minister, […]
Anti-hop law prevents tainting of democracy: DTTAS
KUCHING: The passing of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2022 has been described as a progressive political reform envisaged by the Sarawak government. Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) adviser Wellie Henry Majang said the Bill which prohibits members of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) from switching parties is not […]
Greater focus on people-centric projects
KUCHING: The State Budget for next year will continue giving priority to accelerating development, ensuring more balanced regional growth, as well as addressing socio-economic needs and challenges faced by the people. Finance and New Economy Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the huge investment in infrastructure development will also ensure the […]
