RM460k in rural grants disbursed to 54 recipients
SERIAN: Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM460,000 were disbursed to 54 recipients in Tebedu. The recipients comprised clubs, associations, and Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) in the Tebedu area. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada presented the Phase 1 MRP cheques during a ceremony on Wednesday. He advised all grant recipients to use […]
Longhouse safety Ordinance amendments under review
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is planning to conduct research on the safety requirements for longhouses as part of the upcoming amendments to the Sarawak Building Ordinance. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the entire ordinance is currently being reviewed and is undergoing extensive consultations with experts before the proposed amendments can […]
Sarawak’s wushu development targets Sukma 2024
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) and the Sarawak state government have set their sights on the advancement of wushu. Chief executive officer (CEO) of SSC, Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan, affirmed that the sports present numerous opportunities for medals at the upcoming Sukma 2024 event. “Sarawak will concentrate on sports that […]
Sarawak’s digital economy agenda fuels economic development, says federal deputy minister
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has achieved significant economic development across multiple sectors since the initiation of the digital economy agenda in 2018. Federal Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, highlighted the direct impact of this success on the agricultural sector, palm oil industry, e-commerce, and financial technology, […]
Federal and state government optimise naked towers
KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) remains committed to collaborating with the Sarawak government to ensure that the constructed ‘naked towers’ are fully utilised without delay. Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching assured that the KKD, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will conduct regular meetings with the state government and service […]
60,000 dogs need to be vaccinated
KUCHING: The Sarawak government estimates that around 60,000 dogs in the state need to be vaccinated to curb the spread of rabies. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said thus far, only 4,700 dogs had been vaccinated, leaving another 55,000 dogs to be vaccinated. “I believe that when members of the community work […]
Sarawak out to promote geotourism
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI SARAWAK Delta Geopark (SDGp) is an effort by the Sarawak government to preserve the sustainability of nature and sustainable management of areas of interest that have a high geosite value based. Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that SDGp with […]
RM50 million expedites Longhouse Loan Scheme
BY JAMES WONG IN a bid to improve living conditions in rural areas, the Sarawak government has allocated RM 50 million annually since 2020 to fast-track the Longhouse Loan Scheme. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, announced today that 63 longhouses, comprising of 1,299 […]
Premier approves RM6.5 mln for mosque at SGH
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM6.5 million to build a mosque at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government has agreed to build the Masjid Al-Mushtasfa for the convenience of patients and staffs to perform prayers. “The hospital director, Dr Ngian Hie Ung together […]
RM133 mil for water supply improvement
SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak government has dedicated RM133 million towards the installation of water pipes from Selabi in Serian, aiming to resolve water supply issues in Gedong and Simunjan. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that this allocation would ensure that residents in Gedong and Simunjan no longer face water supply problems […]
