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 […]
Retired contractor tearful as daughter gets scholarship from Sarawak government
KUCHING: A retired contractor could not hold back his tears after learning that his daughter, Sonia Tay Yee has been offered a scholarship by the Sarawak government to further her studies at a degree level. Tay Yee, a Diploma in Accountancy graduate of Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS), is a recipient of three award namely, Academic […]
State govt values nature and cultural heritage
MIRI: About 66 Totally Protected Areas (TPAs) have been designated by the Sarawak government, comprising 46 national parks, 15 nature reserves and five wildlife sanctuaries, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said similarly, about 66 historic sites have been gazetted under the Sarawak Heritage Ordinance 2019, which includes 42 buildings, […]
Sarawak gov’t will continue to cooperate with Putrajaya for people’s interest
BETONG: Sarawak will always be open for cooperation with the federal government for the benefit of all said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said as part of the Federation, Sarawak have to accept that there are powers under the Federal Government, there are powers and rights under the Sarawak Government. […]
New BKSS to be announced tomorrow
KUCHING: Good news! The Sarawak government will launch a new package of Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) tomorrow. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the announcement would be made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “As you know, the previous BKSS 8.0 has ended, so our […]
Country needs to focus on inflation rate
LOOKING at the world for the past few years, it is undeniable that we have been hit with various challenges and misfortunes everywhere. Not only in terms of the pandemic, war, or natural disasters but also inflation. And as a developing country, this inflation has sparked concern among the people. According to the Department of […]
RM10 million for Chinese private schools
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today presented an education grant of RM10 million to the Sarawak United Association of Private Chinese Secondary School Management Board at his office. The grant is to help Chinese private schools in the state. From 2014 until now, the Sarawak government has channelled financial assistance […]
