‘Comprehensive’ GPS manifesto could spark huge GE15 win, says analyst
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should be able to win the 15th general election (GE15) handsomely judging from its “comprehensive” manifesto. Political observer Dr Gregory Hii said the manifesto was very comprehensive and covered various areas close to the hearts of Sarawakians. “This also includes political stability to allow GPS to negotiate the best but […]
8 items listed under Deepavali Maximum Price Scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has listed eight items under the Deepavali 2022 Maximum Price Scheme. Its secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, in a statement today, informed that the maximum price scheme which would take effect from Oct 20 to 26 included imported boned mutton, tomatoes, red chillies and […]
Help plan and monitor project implementations
SERIAN: Local councillors were told to assist in planning and monitoring the implementation of projects in their respective council jurisdictions. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said councillors are intermediaries between local community and the Sarawak government. “Council members are entities that connect the community to the local authorities. “In […]
RM198 mln spent on sports facilities so far
WITH 34 People Centric Projects (Projek Rakyat) and 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) projects approved, the Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Ministry (MYSED) is paving a path for locals, especially youth, rural communities and sportsmen by providing conducive, safe and standard sports facilities. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said to date, a total […]
RM379 mln spent on new tourism products
SOME RM379.87 million has been channelled towards creating new tourism products in Sarawak by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry was allocated RM472.33 million by the state government. The ministry also received RM13.99 million from the federal government to implement various projects. […]
Sarawak pursuing education autonomy
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The state government is pursuing greater autonomy over education matters from the federal government under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazal said, although education is under the jurisdiction of the federal government, the […]
Re-consider implementation of minimum wage
PADAWAN: The government should re-consider the decision to increase the minimum wage of RM1,500 which will take effect in May. Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said the implementation would burden some small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those who have just started their businesses. Moreover, he said the country as well […]
Action and Implementation Plan for PCDS 2030 launching today
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will launch the Action and Implementation Plan for the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 today (Feb 7). According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the event is expected to take place at 2.30pm at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Abang Johari will […]
Cooperate for smooth implementation of development projects
BINTULU: It is crucial for rural folk to give their cooperation when it comes to the implementation of development projects in their respective areas to ensure that it is executed smoothly. This was said by Assistant Minister of Native Laws and Customs Datuk John Sikie Tayai, who added that the development projects aim to improve […]
12MP needs ‘whole of nation’ approach
KUCHING: Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says the implementation of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) should also be based on a “whole of nation” approach. She said this was a crucial as the five-year development plan was to ensure the restoration of the nation’s socioeconomy both in the short- and long-term. “No […]
