Incentive for Sarawak students to settle PTPTN debts
A promise is a promise and true to its word, the state government in helping Anak Sarawak to reduce their loan burden introduced a new initiative by allocating RM30 million in the 2020 Budget. In ensuring that the new initiative, Insentif Kerajaan Sarawak Langsai Hutang PTPTN Anak Sarawak can be utilised optimally, the government appointed […]
RM50 mil set aside for longhouses
KUCHING: The state government has approved RM50 million this year for the repair and construction of longhouses. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas revealed that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg approved the amount since the federal government had yet to allocate the budget for this year. “The allocation will benefit […]
Bau Industrial Estate closer to reality
BAU: Works for phase one of the Bau Industrial Estate are expected to commence this year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the site for the industrial estate has already been identified and the state government is now in the process of getting back the state land. He said the location […]
Investors told to go by the state budget
SAMARAHAN: When it comes to seeking business opportunities in Sarawak, investors have been advised to look at areas emphasised by the state government. “The state budget is biased towards rural development. That is where our wealth is — rural areas,” advised Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg. […]
