Thumbs-up to new Foundation, DCCI headquarters
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The construction of the new headquarters of the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) and Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), known as the Panggau Dayak Towers, is yet another new development that will further benefit the Dayaks in the state. The Sarawak government has given the two […]
Good news expected for Sarawakians soon
KUCHING: Sarawakians are expected to be presented with good news soon. The expected conveyor of the good news Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who hinted this, said an announcement will be made within the next two weeks pertaining to the matter. “The truth is, there is still a lot more for me […]
Foundation, DCCI to have new HQs
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) and Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) will finally have a new headquarters after several years of waiting. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the approval and establishment of the headquarters for DCF and DCCI, known as […]
Work with state government
BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Dayaks have been urged to remain united and work together with the state government in making Sarawak the most developed state by 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who made the call, said the state is now focusing on infrastructure development particularly in […]
JKKKs will continue to be strengthened
SIBU: The state government will continue to strengthen the Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) because of the leadership roles they play at the grassroots level in the state’s development agenda. In stating this, Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad pointed out the success or progress of villages and community institutions depended on efficient governance and leadership […]
GPS to lead Sarawak into developed status
BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA SERIAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must continue to lead the state after the 12th State Election in order for Sarawak to move forward. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak had witnessed tremendous […]
Deep sea port vital for development
Tanjung Po KUCHING: The deep sea port proposed at Tanjung Po here is much needed in order to spur development in Kuching and Sarawak as a whole, says Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. “In any developed country, there is no city that can develop without a deep sea port,” […]
Government committed to providing facilities
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has allocated large funds for the development of school infrastructure and education, said Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. Currently, he said the government was actively implementing road construction projects from Sarikei to Tanjung Manis, agro projects, agricultural produce collection centres and many more. “The implementation of various new development […]
Covid-19 among challenges causing RTP delays this year
KUCHING: Out of 2,721 approved Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) for this year, only seven projects or 0.3 percent have been completed thus far due to the Covid-19 pandemic, among other challenges. In comparison, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said that in 2015, 99 percent of approved RTPs for that […]
Be on same page, JKKKs urged
BAU: Village security and development committees (JKKKs) have been urged to work hand in hand with their respective village chiefs and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government in bringing development to the villages. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said it would be difficult if the JKKKs were not on the same page with the […]
