Sarawak requires reliable and adequate supply of construction materials
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Sarawak is in need of a dependable and sufficient supply of construction materials to ensure the timely completion of all development projects in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said delays in the availability of materials would lead to additional costs and impact […]
Economist: Sarawak’s high-income status raises concerns over income disparity and development
KUCHING: In a recent development, Sarawak has achieved high-income state status, which has drawn contrasting implications, according to economist Dr Evan Lau. While this milestone highlighted the effectiveness of the strategies and programmes implemented in managing Sarawak, he said it also raised concerns about income distribution, rural-urban development, and overall societal wellbeing. “This (achieving high-income […]
Connecting villages to cities and towns by 2030
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government is fully committed to achieving its goal of connecting all villages to cities and towns by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the relevant ministry has conducted the research on the matter. “We need to build 5,000 kilometres of roads (in this effort) and now we are […]
State makes case for bigger federal funding
KUCHING: Sarawak needs bigger allocations from the federal government to ensure the rapid development and well-being of the people in the state. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said this is because Sarawak is still far behind in terms of road connectivity as well as water and electricity supply in rural areas. He […]
History and leadership spotlighted at digital exhibition
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Sarawak showcases its progress through a digital exhibition as part of the 60th Independence anniversary celebration. Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, said that the purpose of the event was to deepen our understanding of Sarawak’s development. Hanifah said, through the digital exhibition, we can learn about the […]
Increased revenue enables swifter development
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s effective financial strategies have propelled Sarawak’s development across all sectors in recent years, resulting in significant additional revenue for the state. According to Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, the state government has successfully addressed numerous long-standing issues raised by elected representatives […]
Devt in Limbang to bring positive impact
LIMBANG: The rapid development that is taking place will have an impact on Limbang by 2030, said Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. He said that the people here can benefit from various development activities in the area, including road infrastructure development. “In 2025, we will […]
Cruising the Pan-Borneo Highway
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. – Calvin Coolidge, US 30th President This week, I had the opportunity to experience the Pan-Borneo Highway firsthand from the northern to the central regions of Sarawak. No, it is not fully completed (yet) – and no, […]
PETROS to open up more stations in Sarawak
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & AMYRA VARKISA DARO: PETROS Multifuel Station in Daro is the first step to developing many more such stations outside Kuching, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said besides Daro, Sibu and Kapit will be the next destinations for the multifuel station owned by Sarawak. “This will […]
Muslim community urged to understand integration of Al-Quran
KUCHING: The Muslim community has been advised to learn and understand the integration of the Al-Quran. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki explained that understanding the concept of Al-Quran would help in shaping the Muslim community in Sarawak to become better ummahs. “With that quality and cooperation with one another, the state will flourish and further […]
