State takes control with passing of amendments
KUCHING: Amendments to the Land Code were passed on Wednesday, empowering the State government to regulate and control the use of land for carbon storage and the use of spectrum in the airspace above the land. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali who had […]
Land Code (Amendment) Bill benefits Sarawakians
KUCHING: The passing of the Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022 by the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) yesterday was another milestone in the state’s environmental preservation efforts and to be on par with other more developed countries in reducing the impact of climate change. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman commended the members of the august House […]
Tanjong Batu rep all for Land Code (Amendment) Bill
THE Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022 will bring about a much more comprehensive coverage of the definition of land so that there will be less litigation issues, says Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming. He said the passing of the amendment bill would also help strengthen the protection of Sarawak land rights and its […]
Opposition PSB supports amendment to Land Code
Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) assemblymen have shown their support to the Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022 tabled by the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa (PSB-Engkilili) said that the tabling of the Bill was a historical moment for Sarawak as […]
Job opportunities in regards to land
THE new definition of air rights and clarification of spectrum will give rise to a new class of job opportunities in technical and engineering sectors, Wilson Nyabong Ijang (GPS-Pelagus) said. Speaking in support of the Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022, he said he could foresee young people being involved in various jobs that would be […]
State to gain with control over spectrum
KUCHING: Amendments to the Land Code will enable Sarawak to control and regulate its spectrum, said Chieng Jin Ek (Bukit Assek-GPS).He said all telecommunication companies using the state’s spectrum would need to get approval from Sarawak and pay levies or licence fees to Sarawak . Spectrum has to do with the invisible radio frequencies that […]
Carbon storage sites promise new revenue
By Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: The setting up of carbon storage sites in Sarawak will allow the state to acquire a regulatory right to secure a new source of revenue. Azizul Adenan (GPS-Tanjung Dato) said this can be achieved through the passing of the Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the House. “Revenues, if any, will […]
Amendment will ensure environmental sustainability
CARING for the environment is no longer an option as it must be done to ensure a suitable and safe environment for future generations. Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum) who spoke in support of the proposed Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022, said nations around the world are united to identify methods and enact laws that would […]
Land Code (Amendment) Bill nothing to do with NCR
KUCHING: The Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which will be introduced during the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN), will not address Native Customary Rights (NCR) issues. The aforementioned Bill would be introduced by Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, […]
Bill to amend Sarawak Land Code
By Natasha Jee, Allan Jay & Ma Chee Seng KUCHING: The Sarawak government is expected to table a Bill to amend the Sarawak Land Code in the coming state assembly sitting. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg the state cabinet has agreed in principle on the amendment to the land code. However, […]
