Digitalising for the benefit of all
“Digital economy will create an entirely new dimension of development and growth for Sarawak, including creating new jobs for young people in urban centres and rural areas, transforming the way we live and do business.” – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Premier Sarawak IT is only right that Sarawak’s digital transformation must […]
GPS committed to development
THE issue of rural and urban development in Sarawak has become the central focus of every election. With an area approximately equivalent to Peninsular Malaysia and a population density of 2 million, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is committed to developing the nine regions of the state of Sarawak. Starting with coastal areas, villages, towns, and […]
Abang Johari mulls sending Sarawakian experts overseas to study cancer treatment technology
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is looking at sending experts from the state overseas to learn about the latest technology in treating cancers. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said they will be sent to South Korean company, Samsung Biologics where the company is doing research to produce medicine to fight cancer. “Samsung […]
Curbing corrupt civil service
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken various steps to address corruption in the civil service. This is in line with the goal of upholding integrity and sustaining good corporate governance practices in tandem with its vision into becoming a developed and high-income state by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said […]
Ensuring access to quality early childhood development
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Shaik Shaiful KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to making sure the quality of early childhood development is in line with its aspiration of becoming a developed state by 2030. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus said in order to achieve this aspiration, a […]
Sarawak urged to lift entry ban on PKR leaders
MIRI: Parti Keadilan Rakyat has urged Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to lift the entry ban that is being imposed on several of its key leaders during the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the move would allow them (PKR leaders) to help the […]
Intelligent Transport System technology needed in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology must be implemented by the Sarawak government to address the issue of traffic congestion in the state’s cities. Caretaker Senior Minister of Public Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said he suggested that the state government to implement the system in urban areas such as Kuching, Sibu and Miri. […]
Rest assured, Sarawak will not go bankrupt
DARO: The Sarawak government has given assurance that Sarawak will not go bankrupt as claimed by certain quarters previously. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s revenue has seen an increase within the past five years. “Next month, I will introduce the Sarawak Budget during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) […]
Developers grateful for Sarawak govt’s affordable housing help
SIBU: Sarawak Housing And Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) is grateful for the initiatives taken by the Sarawak government in relaxing and fine-tuning planning guidelines to make it possible for more affordable housing to be built by private developers. According to Sheda vice-president Cecil Lau Ning Kiang, this would benefit especially the middle income group […]
Sarawak plans to build velodrome for track cycling
KUCHING: Sarawak government continues to place great emphasis on sports development, including building a velodrome for track cycling. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak had to send their cycling teams to train in West Malaysia as there is no velodrome in the state. “For now, we have no choice, but […]
