Seize educational opportunities offered
LUNDU: Students interested in pursuing further education need to take advantage of the various initiatives introduced by the Sarawak government. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said that students should explore the opportunities provided, as announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in the recent Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. “The state […]
Trust fund to transform affordable housing development
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will establish a trust fund to revamp the existing mandate for the private sector to allocate 30 percent of their housing projects to low-cost housing. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said under the forthcoming arrangement, housing developers will be required to contribute 30 percent of the value […]
Pineapple cultivation mainstay of Dalat agro park
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI DALAT: A total of 824 hectares of land has been approved by the state government to develop an Agro Park, especially for pineapple cultivation here next year. Women, Children and Community Well-being Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said, it is one of the measures to increase household income. “The Land Custody […]
RM71 mil investment in digital co-living facility
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved RM71 million for the construction of the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Digital Co-Living Nomad Lodge, a groundbreaking initiative in digital communal living. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the lodge’s strategic location adjacent to the TEGAS Digital Village (TDV) in Sama Jaya Free […]
Rep: Consider merging Bau and Lundu districts to form new division
THE Sarawak government has been urged to consider merging the districts of Bau and Lundu to establish another division in Sarawak. Serumbu assemblyman Miro Simuh said that both districts are currently within the Kuching Division, being the large division with the highest population density among all divisions in Sarawak. “It would be beneficial, for the […]
MASwings takeover: Sarawak carrying out due diligence
THE Sarawak government is in the process of conducting due diligence on MASwings Sdn Bhd and negotiating with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and Khazanah Nasional Berhad to acquire shares in MASwings. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil said the takeover will be in stages and the operation of the Sarawak airline will only commence […]
2,478 affordable housing units under 12MP
THE Sarawak government plans to deliver 2,478 units of affordable housing throughout the state under the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said his ministry adopts the National Affordable Housing Policy for the implementation of low-cost housing development which capped the pricing of […]
Sarawak takeover of Bintulu Port mid-2024; transition will not disrupt operations
THE operations of the Bintulu Port will not be disrupted during the process of the Sarawak government’s takeover from the federal government in July next year, said Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi. “We are in the process of preparing the required legal provisions and other necessary arrangements to assume control […]
Intl performing arts centre in the pipeline
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will build an international-class Performing Arts Centre located in the old State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the building would be a cultural palace for the state of Sarawak with an exclusive design and equipped with advanced technology in […]
Sarawak adapts technology to combat illegal wildlife trade and corruption
KUCHING: Illegal wildlife trade continues to endanger Sarawak’s precious wildlife and the digital age has ushered in new threats and opportunities. In tackling these challenges, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Sarawak government has demonstrated its determination to be adaptive, technologically savvy, and resolute in combating […]
