Bau set to benefit from 12MP
BAU: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), which focuses on the development of infrastructure and digitalisation in rural areas, will have a positive impact on Bau’s economy and connectivity. “Particularly in Bau District, this is a huge allocation in terms of infrastructure development, telecommunication and digital connectivity in rural areas. “This is what we want for […]
Highlights of PM Ismail Sabri’s speech when tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s speech when tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021-2025 in Dewan Rakyat today. *With the objective of ‘A Prosperous, Inclusive, Sustainable Malaysia’, the 12MP focuses on efforts to boost economic growth and ensure a more equitable distribution of the country’s wealth […]
Ministry needs to understand challenges of rural schools
KUCHING: The federal Education Ministry must understand the issues faced by rural schools with various states before implementing across the board allocations for schools. In pointing this out, Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan said different rural schools had different challenges. “Firstly, the federal Education Ministry must understand the shortfalls of our rural schools such […]
Facilities, infrastructure at Niah Caves to be upgraded
MIRI: Plans to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure at the iconic Niah Caves will go on despite the Covid-19 pandemic, reveals Sarawak Assistant Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting. In 2019, the Sarawak government set aside RM52 million for the purpose, including the construction of buggy tracks and bridges. Ting added that the […]
RM462.23 mln to improve water supply, infrastructure in Samarahan Division
SADONG JAYA: The state government has allocated a total of RM462.23 million to improve the water supply system and infrastructure in Samarahan Division since 2018. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the allocation was to develop 23 impactful water supply projects from Kota Samarahan to Sebuyau, including the Sarawak […]
RM20.25 mln for state museum infrastructure maintenance
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has approved the first portion of allocation amounting to RM20.25 million to 103 museums under state governments this year. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri today hoped the allocation would assist state museums to repair and maintain infrastructure as well as tourist facilities […]
Over RM11 mln to develop Tanjung Purun paddy project
KUCHING: A sum of RM 11.78 million has been spent since 2017 to develop Tanjung Purun paddy planting project in Kampung Stunggang Melayu Lama in Lundu near here. This is inclusive of the RM7.3 million used to construct and upgrade its drainage and irrigation infrastructure and related works. The project on a currently cultivated 88 […]
Execution will be key to driving MyDIGITAL
KUALA LUMPUR: National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) says MyDIGITAL, Malaysia’s digital economy blueprint will place Malaysia well among its peers in the region and globally. Its chairman Danny Lee said Pikom sees the initiative as a comprehensive plan to rejuvenate the public sector, empower the private sector, equip society, build first- class infrastructure and […]
Covid won’t stop state election
SIBU: The Covid-19 pandemic is not going to stop Sarawak from holding its12th state election in accordance with the law of the land, says Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing today. Asked about concern among the people that the state could face the same fate as Sabah which saw the surge in Covid-19 […]
Don’t deny rural populace progress
KUCHING: Datuk Julaihi Narawi has told Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh not to have any slightest agenda of cancelling projects such as the Second Trunk Road (STR) project “just because you are on a different political platform now”. “Do not be cruel to the needs of our rural population and ironically, you served as wakil […]
