Call to lighten burdens of teachers, students
BETONG: Educators are concerned about the shortage of teachers and the unfilled vacancies in Sarawak. They hope the issues will be addressed by the government this year. They also have high hopes the government will resolve matters related to school infrastructure, curriculum and readiness to face the Alpha generation. LIZA TALIP I hope the Ministry […]
Tireless pursuit of rights under MA63 bearing fruit
BINTULU: The state government’s efforts to claim Sarawak’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) have yielded significant results. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said as a responsible state government, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) remains committed to the principles of Sarawak First, ensuring the interests and future of Sarawak’s people are paramount. […]
LBAS 2023 offers insights into Sarawak’s history and development plans
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawakians and non-Sarawakians here are welcomed to participate in Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2023 to gain insights into Sarawak’s history and the state government’s development plans. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the LBAS this time around has over 105 booths participating from the public and private […]
Trust in current govt drives progress
SIMUNJAN: The confidence and belief of the people will fortify the state government’s endeavours to propel the progress of Sarawak. The Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, emphasised that the people of Sarawak should have faith in the Sarawak government, which has implemented various measures and initiatives to ensure that essential facilities […]
UNIFOR allocates RM320k to worship houses
MIRI: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has allocated RM320,000 to two houses of worship here. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin presented cheques to the Senadin Methodist Preaching Centre for RM200,000 and to the Tudan Methodist Church for RM120,000 recently. Lee said this allocation demonstrates Sarawak’s commitment to supporting various religious establishments in […]
Wushu centre to be ready for SUKMA
KUCHING: The state government is committed to continuously improve the development of wushu sports in Sarawak. The construction of the Wushu Training and Competition Centre located at the Sarawak Sports Complex, Petra Jaya is underway and it is expected to be completed in 18 months. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul […]
RM3.04 million disbursed in agriculture fund since 2019
MIRI: A total of RM3.04 million has been disbursed by the state government over a period of five years since 2019 in support of the Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF) programme for constituents in Telang Usan. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said in 2021, a total of 16 applicants for the AFF programme in the constituency […]
Road linking Kpg Segong to Kpg Jugan in pipeline
KUCHING: The state government is planning to build a new road connecting two areas, namely Kampung Segong to Kampung Jugan, here. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the idea came about after he participated with the motocross riders group from Kampung Jugan across the jungle and hills trails to […]
State govt to announce all projects in Borneo Highlands
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & LILIANA SHERYN KOTA PADAWAN: All development projects that will involve Borneo Highlands will be announced by the state government itself. Chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Tan Kai stated that the council is only responsible for the maintenance for the area. “We are only responsible for the road maintenance, the […]
Asia Carbon Conference on March 15-16
KUCHING: The state government’s aim to position Sarawak at the forefront of climate change mitigation is taking a positive step forward with the upcoming Asia Carbon Conference 2023 (ACC2023). The first industry leadership conference for carbon offsetting and trading in Asia is set to take place on March 15 to 16 at Pullman Hotel here. […]
