Produce youths to be an asset to Sarawak
The state government needs to emphasise on producing an outstanding generation of youth who are competitive, innovative, drug-free and professional thinking. Safiee Ahmad (GPS-Daro) pointed out that with the presence of the youth who portray such traits, Sarawak would turn out youths who are high performers, specifically in becoming a developed state by the year […]
Amendments to improve anti-hopping laws in Sarawak to be tabled in next DUN sitting, says Premier
ENGKELILI: The Sarawak Government will amend the anti-hopping law under Article 17 of the Sarawak Constitution in the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting at the end of the month. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the amendments will be introduced to improve the anti-party hopping law to be on par […]
BKSS 9.0 timely to face rising costs
KUCHING: The announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package is very timely, said Senior Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said it reflects the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s constant attention to the concerns of the people. “The announcement of BKSS 9.0 with an allocation of RM1 billion proves that […]
50 teams join Amazing Race Sarawakku Sayang 2022
KUCHING: Fifty teams comprising 250 female civil servants from state and federal departments joined the Amazing Race Sarawakku Sayang 2022 at Sunset Ballroom, Damai Beach Resort in Santubong. The event was organised by the Welfare and Sports Council of Malaysian Government Members (MAKSAK) Women Sarawak on yesterday (Aug 13). Wife of the Head of State […]
True reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’
State’s aid initiatives true reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’ KUCHING: the RM16.4 million allocations for food supplies on top of the RM1.15 billion special aid package allocated by the state government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic are indeed a true reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Leadership Centre chairman Prof Datuk Mohd […]
Sarawakku Sayang Covid-19 special incentives package
Mitigating impact and protecting wellbeing of Sarawakians KUCHING: The global economy has been faced with many challenging situations over the years. Uncertainty over prolonged trade tensions between the United States and China has slowed down global economy and dampened trade performance since 2018. The situation is now made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. Malaysia is […]
184 landowners receive titles
SAMARAHAN: A total of 184 landowners from several villages here received titles under Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code to their properties from the state government yesterday. Among the recipients, 143 received titles for residential purposes while 41 others received land titles for agricultural purposes. The recipients of residential land titles comprise 70 residents […]
Local artistes unite at concert
SAMARAHAN: The Sarawakku Sayang concert, which was held at the courtyard of Kota Samarahan Civic Centre here saw the performance of various local artistes and a crowd of over 2,000 last Sunday night. Present as guests of honour were Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang and Samarahan Resident Brahim Lumpu. The concert was organised by […]
Sarawakku Sayang attracts over 3,000
SAMARAHAN: Over 3,000 people thronged the Kota Samarahan Civic Centre courtyard here to witness the launching ceremony of Sarawakku Sayang 2020 programme yesterday. The ceremony was officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who was joined by other dignitaries in playing traditional instruments in a launching gimmick. The programme was organised by […]
Developing talents for the digital future
In 2017, the Sarawak government partnered with China telecommunication giant Huawei (Huawei Malaysia) to develop the state’s digital infrastructure and established the Centexs-Huawei Digital Training Lab. Huawei Malaysia again signed another memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government in April this year to focus on digital talent development and technology innovation. This partnership will […]
