Urgent need for long-term upgrading plan of Miri Airport

KUCHING: There is a pressing need for the upgrading of Miri Airport in view of its increased passenger and aircraft movements. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said as a short-term solution to the matter, an optimisation plan would be implemented first. “For the optimisation plan under the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Malaysia, […]

Formulate long-term plan for Malaysia’s glory

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged the government and all parties, regardless of political beliefs, to formulate a long-term plan to bring the country back to the pinnacle of success in the post-pandemic era. Al-Sultan Abdullah said in order to face future challenges in the post-pandemic era, the […]

A promising long-term goal

REDUCING FOREIGN WORKERS KUCHING: The government’s move to reduce dependence on foreign workers has been described as a promising long-term goal. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok in supporting the move said some painful adjustments were to be anticipated in the short term, especially for the plantations […]

Julaihi argues for Second Trunk Road

KUCHING: One of the most pertinent questions in Sarawak now is should we be deprived of the Second Trunk Road (STR) just because some naysayers don’t agree to its construction? Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi posed this question in response to a call by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri […]