PN Sarawak will not compete with GPS
KUCHING: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has reiterated that its presence in Sarawak was not intended to compete with the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government as the state’s ruling party. PN Sarawak chairman Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said its presence was in line with the Federal and State governments’ cooperation to strengthen and complement one another. […]
Socioeconomic development in Telang Usan
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI & PETRONELLA FELIX MIRI: The formation of Malaysia kickstarted the development of Sarawak, says Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. He added that “we must admit that our forebears’ decision to ink the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was a wise move as we have witnessed numerous developments in the state for the […]
New hope for Borneo states, says PRS Women chief
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s assurance that the government promises to pay close attention to issues related to the interests of Sabah and Sarawak signifies the dawning of a new hope for the people of the Bornean states. “We look forward to the fulfilment of the promises and trust that the Malaysia […]
Opposition expected to be more mature following MoU
KUCHING: Datuk Peter Minos says allocating development funds to the opposition is reasonable if the Sarawak government has the resources. He was responding to a call by non-governmental organisation Rise of Social Efforts on adopting a policy of allocating development funds to opposition lawmakers, on Friday (Sept 17). At the same time, he would expect […]
GPS inclusive to all — even Opposition
KUCHING: The development in Sarawak has spanned many facets of community lives since the formation of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU), there were many developments implemented by the Sarawak government that also covered the Opposition’s areas, […]
Accessibility key to Sarawak’s progress
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has emphasised accessibility as the key to unlocking Sarawak’s potential. While on a helicopter trip to a longhouse in his constituency of Baleh, he saw large tracts of undeveloped land and pondered on the need to unlock such assets in order for them […]
Focus on generating economic impact
KUCHING: The State Budget 2022 development expenditure must focus on areas that will generate the most economic impact as well as provide immediate relief to those impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Malaysia Transaction Services deals partner Albert Lee said that Sarawak must ensure a conducive environment in order to attract more investors to […]
Call for unity in pursuit of 2030 goals
KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians, regardless of race and religion, to continue to remain united in the state’s pursuit of earning developed status by 2030. Using previous leaders as an example, the Chief Minister said they had joined forces to unite the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah under one […]
Hoping for more development under new PM
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi hopes that with Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s appointment as the nation’s ninth Prime Minister, Sarawak would be able to enjoy development like those in Malaya. “Since the era of the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem as Chief Minister, Sarawak’s main demand has […]
Sarawak to develop tourism potential in Santubong
KUCHING: Sarawak will construct dual carriageway road from Sultan Tengah roundabout up to Damai and hotel facilities in efforts to boost tourism potential in the Santubong area. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said these projects will be implemented under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “Under the 12MP, we will add dual carriageway […]
