Sarawak gov’t will continue to cooperate with Putrajaya for people’s interest
BETONG: Sarawak will always be open for cooperation with the federal government for the benefit of all said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said as part of the Federation, Sarawak have to accept that there are powers under the Federal Government, there are powers and rights under the Sarawak Government. […]
State Secretary gives reminder on keeping YBs abreast
KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has reminded government agencies to keep elected representatives posted on any development in their area. “Each representative must be informed about the project that will be carried out in their area,” he said. “They know more than us and are responsible for the people and even […]
Intercultural Mooncake Festival makes a return tomorrow
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Annabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival is back after a two-break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be as it will be held from September 1 until September 10. Organised by Kuching Old Market Community Association, the 19th annual festival from Sept 1-10 will be held […]
415 Swinburne graduates receive scrolls in convo do
KUCHING: A total of 415 graduates of Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus received their scrolls at the university’s graduation ceremony today. The graduation ceremony which took place at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) saw the conferment of awards to the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021. The ceremony was graced by Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
5 measures under BKSS 9.0 worth over RM1 bln to benefit Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawak government today announced the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package, which is worth more than RM1 billion and includes five measures to help people affected by inflation. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the latest package reflected the government’s concern as, currently, it is a challenging […]
Country needs to focus on inflation rate
LOOKING at the world for the past few years, it is undeniable that we have been hit with various challenges and misfortunes everywhere. Not only in terms of the pandemic, war, or natural disasters but also inflation. And as a developing country, this inflation has sparked concern among the people. According to the Department of […]
Focus on developing low-lying areas
KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants to open up more low-lying areas for development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that experts have already been tasked to look into how such areas in the state could be further developed. “This is our approach where we want to open new areas including low-lying […]
No to Malaya-style petty quarrels in Sarawak: Premier
KUCHING: Sarawakian have been urged not to be influenced by Malaya style of politics of quarrelling over petty matters. “The quarrelling over there (West Malaysia), don’t bring it over to Sarawak. While here in the state, there is no quarrelling,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He was responding to a […]
Sarawak digital economy in safe hands; more children to learn coding
By Goh Pei Pei & Margaret Ringgit MIRI: Sarawak digital economy is in safe hands as more young children will soon have the opportunity to learn coding and other digital literacy skills. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said coding was essential in a digital economy while children who learn and master […]
Pantai Bayu Indah gets award to build new Shell Upstream HQ
MIRI: Sarawak Shell Berhad has awarded the contract for the construction of the Shell Malaysia Upstream headquarters at Miri Times Square here, to Pantai Bayu Indah. The symbolic handover of the letter of award to the contractor today (Aug 26) was witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The new 14-storey […]
