SPA survey wants extra money spent on children
KUCHING: Sarawakians appear to be eagerly waiting to see how the state government will utilise its additional revenue for the benefit of the people. Of particular concern are the M40 and B40 groups, especially their children, who they felt the government should reach out to even more now. A survey conducted by the Sarawak Patriot […]
State allocation of RM300 mil to upgrade Miri Port
MIRI: An allocation amounting to RM300 million has been approved by the state government to improve efficiency of the Miri Port to the maritime sector, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also Second Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, said port performance in an economy was crucial for trade competitiveness. “The port […]
Rental assistance eligibility threshold now RM3,500
KUCHING: About 20,000 eligible households stand to benefit from a state government allocation of RM48 million for the Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS). Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Sarawak chief Mohamad Asman Ahmad said the household income eligibility threshold for SRAS applications has increased to RM3,500 per month It is accessible to tenants who work in […]
Longhouse construction loan increases to RM30k per door
KUCHING: Starting this year, the state government has allocated an RM50 million annual interest-free loan for the construction of longhouses. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) news report, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil claimed the number has increased from last year. “Successful applicants will receive […]
SDMC gets special allocation
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP AND NATASHA JEE GEDONG: A special allocation has been approved by Sarawak for the procurement of Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug for the treatment of Covid-19. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government had consulted with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to buy the MoH approved antiviral […]
RM60 million for farmers
KUCHING: The state government has allocated about RM60 million to address the concerns voiced out by pepper and oil palm farmers as a result of the limitations and constraints brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, will be used to provide fertiliser for their (farmers) […]
