Premier receives visit from PETRONAS chief

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit from the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PETRONAS Group, Datuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Kamadjaja Aziz at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday (Feb 14). The purpose of the visit was to brief the Premier on the latest development in […]

Sarawak prioritises early childhood development

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has implemented various initiatives to emphasise early childhood development in recognition of the crucial role children play in shaping the state’s future. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said various researches show that the characteristics of an adult are […]

An icon that we should be proud of

Let us be fair. There is a reason for everything. The erection of the tallest flagpole in Malaysia here coincides with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak’s independence. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Tourism, Creative Industry And Performing Arts Minister Certain quarters have kicked up a storm following the Sarawak government’s decision to erect […]

Committee to look after Felda assets in Sarawak, says chairman

KUCHING: An action committee will be established between the Sarawak government and Federal Land Development Authority (Felda). Felda chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the committee would determine matters, especially assets owned by Felda in Sarawak. Among Felda’s assets in Sarawak are Merdeka Palace Hotel and several farms in Samarahan, Miri, Limbang and […]

Dr Sim: Govt has great plans for Sibu’s development

SIBU: Sarawak has experienced major changes over the past 10 years under the leadership of the late Pehin Sri Tan Sri Adenan Satem and current Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak had increased its revenue from RM7 billion in 2018 to RM11.9 billion in […]

City’s flag pole project funded by private sector as CSR contribution

KUCHING: The Office of the Premier of Sarawak (OPS) has clarified that the proposed tallest flagpole project in the city is not funded by the Sarawak government but by the private sector. It said the project is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) contribution in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak as a party to […]

Pondering on who are rightfully Sarawak natives

KUCHING: Any natural born Sarawakian should be considered as a ‘native’ of Sarawak, including those of Chinese and Indian racial origins. Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said natives do not necessarily mean the first inhabitants or original people living in a particular place or country. Under the system of jus soli (law […]

Anwar praised for speedy action

BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NURA VALENTIANA KUCHING: The Sarawak government has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his efforts to quickly resolve outstanding MA63-related issues. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was very appreciative of the move since resolving the issues fast would help to ensure effective and speedy […]

Miri Port Authority to be catalyst for economic growth

MIRI: The Miri Port Authority (MPA) has been selected by the Sarawak government to conduct a review of the Sarawak Port Master Plan. The goal is to make it possible for the agency to serve as a trade gateway for the northern region and to offer effective port services. MPA chairman Paulus Palu Gumbang said […]

Sarawak to buy Marina building to serve as SRB’s head office

BAU: The Sarawak government will take over the Marina building operated by the Malaysian Marine Department in Kuching by purchasing the building to be used as the headquarters of the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB). Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said it was one of the essences discussed when he met with Transport Minister […]