Abang Johari assures govt’s commitment to rural development
SAMARAHAN: The state government continues to be committed to the development of rural infrastructural facilities and amenities such as the supply of water and electricity. Chief Minister and Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said while the state government emphasised the digitalisation of various sectors, rural development […]
PICKids: State to give logistical help to reach rural areas
KUCHING: The state government will provide logistical assistance to facilitate the implementation of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Kids (PICKids) in the rural areas. As rural schools are usually far away, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said logistics could include the use of helicopters as well as river and […]
Water treatment plant in Lawas being mulled, says Awang Tengah
LAWAS: The state government plans to construct a water treatment plant at Sungai Pengalih here to increase the water supply to surrounding areas more widely. “If this is implemented, it will be able to channel water supply to many other places in this area such as Merapok, Ladang Baru, up to Long Sukang, so that […]
DCM addresses issues, feats of state govt
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan had addressed several issues and achievements done by the state government during the 79th National Land Council Meeting. He attended the online Tuesday (Dec 2) meeting as Sarawak representative. It was chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakub. According to a statement, in […]
Water woes in Lundu to be resolved soon
LUNDU: Residents here will soon have adequate and clean water supply with the implementation of 22 projects worth RM223.8 million. In a statement, the Tanjung Datu Community Service Centre said currently, the projects were in various stages of implementation by both the federal and state governments under the Projek Rakyat, Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) Project […]
Existence of Unifor proves the government cares
KUCHING: Don’t take for granted the assistance provided by the Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) to improve and develop houses of worship. Batu Kitang incumbent assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang who made the call said Unifor had done a lot to help those who profess other religions in the state, thus proving the state government cared […]
Stolport project in site clearing stage
SPAOH: The Bebuling Short Take-off and Landing Airport or Bebuling STOLport project is a step closer to implementation. The RM108 mln project is one of the two new airports in the state, apart from the RM173.5 mln Bukit Mabong airport in Baleh, Kapit. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is […]
NCR land claimants must cooperate on surveying
MUKAH: The Land and Survey Department has so far successfully conducted a perimeter survey on 1,011,566 hectares of native customary rights (NCR) lands statewide under the new initiative since 2010. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said of the total, 780,203 hectares had been gazetted under the new initiative of the NCR […]
S’WAK COMPLEMENTS PUTRAJAYA
State govt has set aside RM2.1 bln: Dr Annuar SIBU: The Sarawak government has allocated a total of RM2.174 billion to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) since its establishment in 2017, thus reflecting the state government’s commitment in making education one of its investments in human capital. State Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said […]
Technological S’wak, no looking back
Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. — Bill Gates, American software developer Access to technology and its many applications is essential in our society nowadays. One of the important things that many people the world over have realised during […]
