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Sarawak restructures its housing development

KUCHING: Private housing developers planning on developing large-scale projects in Sarawak are no longer required to build affordable homes starting from the first quarter of this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said instead, developers involved in projects that span 10 acres or more are required to make compensation in lieu […]

Minister assures employee welfare in water authority restructuring

SIBU: The establishment of an entity encompassing all four water management agencies in the state and the transformation of the state water authority into a body corporate will prioritise the welfare of all of its employees in Sarawak. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said this is among various aspects taken into consideration […]

S’wak Cable negotiates debt restructuring

KUCHING: Sarawak Cable Bhd is currently in negotiations with its creditors for a new debt restructuring scheme. The creditors rejected the previous restructuring proposals during a recent court meeting. The company, which is under PN17 status, stated that it is addressing the concerns raised by the creditors. In an update on the debt restructuring exercise, […]

Tiong committed to restructuring MOTAC

SIBU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing intends to completely restructure the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), as well as the agencies that fall under it. According to him, whatever is weak or lacking within the ministry needs to be modified and strengthened. “This requires the involvement and role of all parties working together to fulfil […]

TABIKA educators’ salary restructuring under discussion

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Discussions are ongoing regarding the proposed restructuring of the salary scale for educators in Taman Bimbingan Kanak-Kanak (TABIKA) under the Community Development Department (KEMAS), based on qualifications and experience. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, clarified that the previous announcement pertained only to an increase in the allowance for […]

Restructuring must reflect multi-racial composition: PSB

KUCHING: The civil service in the state must be restructured to reflect the multi-racial character of the state’s population, said Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. The opposition politician said only a thorough restructuring would settle the question of racial bias in the service. “A structured change to bring about a […]

PWD empowers divisional offices on project management

MIRI: All Public Works Department (PWD) divisional offices have been given the authority to manage projects within their areas on their own. The devolution of authority from the the department’s regional office to the divisions was decided upon by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg with a view to improve efficiency on […]

Civic centres may be in for reboot

KUCHING: Civic centres in the state, some of which are a tad run down, may be in for a new lease of life. A restructuring of the system is presently underway, according to Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Civic centres are now under the jurisdiction of the Ministry […]

50 years on, SEDC looks at new frontiers

By Natasha Jee and Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: No one can deny what the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has achieved in 50 years of its existence. “One good thing about SEDC is that it has been able to adapt and adjust itself to handle fast-paced changes,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]

Digital sustainability crucial going forward

MAY 1 is a date that is always awaited by workers in the country, be they civil servants or private sector employees, because it is a public holiday observed in recognition of their labour; hence, Labour Day. In an exclusive interview in connection with the special day, the chairman of the Congress of Unions of […]