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Aid extension shows state’s commitment

KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) package speaks volumes of the state government’s effort to provide assistance across the board for all Sarawakians without leaving anyone behind. In saying this, Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) supreme council member Marichelle Livan Lah described the package as clear, unbiased, and implementable. “It […]

Review areas under mining lease for development

BAU: The state government was called upon to review the areas under the ‘mining lease’ here in order to make way for development. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said gold mining and trade activities flourished in Bau from 1820 until 2014. As of now, gold mining activities have completely ceased. “Despite the cessation […]

Sacofa to help bridge digital gap

KUCHING: Sacofa Sdn Bhd is always committed to supporting the state government’s initiative to bridge the digital divide between the rural and urban areas. Its managing director Mohamed Zaid Zaini said the company is currently working on various government projects together with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). “Chief […]

New method facilitates land surveying

BINTULU: The New Initiative Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Measurement Programme, which was introduced by the state government in 2010, has succeeded in increasing land surveying to almost 20 times compare to the old methods. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, through this method, the state Land and Survey Department […]

Power bill discounts extended until December

KUCHING: Electricity bill discounts introduced under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) Package in April this year will be extended until Dec this year. With the extension, Sarawak Energy has deployed a dedicated task force working 24/7 to normalise bills, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Steps will also be taken to […]

Give projects to eligible Bumiputera contractors

THE private sector has been urged to give projects to eligible and capable Bumiputera contractors. Assistant Minister for International Trade and Industry, Industry Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the state government had a policy of imposing the condition that 30 percent of the annual development allocations of ministries/departments/agencies were specifically for […]

Social support system shows state government cares

KUCHING: The state government’s initiative to provide a social support system for the people in the form of various assistance from cradle to grave is a manifestation of its care and concern. “We do not just look at the physical development of our state such as roads and so on, we must also consider our […]

DOE director hails hydrogen initiative

SERIAN: The Department of Environment (DoE) Sarawak believes that the state government’s initiative of using hydrogen fuel can reduce carbon emissions from motor vehicles. Its director Hamzah Mohamad pointed out that the initiative suggested by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was a positive one. “We believe an environmentally friendly fuel can help […]

Make full use of government assistance

UMA AKEH, Telang Usan: Farming assistance recipients should ensure that the help given by the state government achieved its primary target ― to bring economic improvement. “From my experience as a people’s representative working closely with leaders in the government, I can see their struggles to see a progressive state, with the people enjoying good […]

Proactive initiatives cushion Covid impact

KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate to have embarked on a digital transformation journey three years ago that has enabled it to effectively manage the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this journey, which came in the form of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2018-2022 launched in December 2017, had seen […]