State government to revive 23 delayed RES projects
KUCHING: Sarawak Utilities Ministry has stepped in to revive all 23 Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) projects located mainly in the northern region of the state which are significantly behind schedule. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom yesterday said that this move was part of the Sarawak government’s efforts to fulfill its commitment of […]
Solar power for Sarawak’s remote areas
TATAU: Remote areas which are not connected to the state electricity grid will be powered using solar energy under the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares). Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said this would ensure that all remote areas would have dependable electricity supplies. “The very remote areas will be […]
‘I took the bold step’
KANOWIT: Sarawak is targeting 100 per cent coverage of water and electricity supply throughout the state, including rural areas, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “For us to achieve it, we need leaders with a vision, leaders who are responsible, leaders who have a visionary for us to move forward economically,” he […]
Remain united, CM tells Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reassured that it is fair to all. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the setting up of Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) was testimony to the state’s commitment to helping other religions besides Islam. “Therefore, let us not be distracted by events and happenings outside Sarawak that […]
