Gratitude to the state government
KUCHING: There are no words to describe how grateful Hadiah Suhaili from Kpg Semariang was when she received financial assistance under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) from the state government. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune on Wednesday, the 54-year old mother, who worked as a food caterer, said business had been poor for her. […]
Set up bumiputera unit, state government urged
KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) proposed for the state government to set up a Bumiputera Unit under the State Economic Planning Unit and a Bumiputera Empowerment Council directly under the Chief Minister’s Office. DCCI president Datuk Leonard Martin Uning said this was to achieve the objective of tracking bumiputera participation in […]
120,000 to share RM92 million aid
KUCHING: The state government has approved RM92 million to provide financial aid to 120,000 persons under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) as they were unintentionally not given the aid in earlier phases of disbursement. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that these individuals in the low income (B40) group had not received […]
Good response to RM1 bus fare
KUCHING: The state government will continue its implementation of RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Programme until next year in view of the overwhelming response from members of the public. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said since its launching, the programme had experienced a significant increase in ridership within seven months of its implementation from […]
Water treatment plant to benefit over 50,000 residents
KUCHING: A project to upgrade Bau Water Treatment Plant at a cost of around RM16 million has been approved by the state government with the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) as the implementing agency. This will address water supply disruption plaguing people in Bau town and surrounding areas. The project, which is fully funded by […]
State government briefed on O&G project
KUCHING: The state government has been briefed on the progress of the feasibility study for the proposed integrated oil and gas (O&G) project in Lawas via video conference. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said in a statement today that the state government has been briefed by Beijing BECA Sci-Tech Co Ltd […]
Coalition ensures development of agriculture sector
SARIKEI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has remained committed to develop the agriculture sector in Sarawak. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the rapid development in Sarikei today had proven the determination of the state government. “The smart measures and steps taken by the state government to make the agriculture sector as […]
State regains RM291.2 million from BESarawak
KUCHING: The state’s business events industry received the highest of praises by the state government after its performance this year was revealed at Business Events Sarawak’s (BESarawak) Year-End Gathering Dinner on Monday (Dec 14). The annual gathering, which strictly complied with the stipulated standard operating procedures (SOPs), was attended by Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim […]
Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance pay out
KUCHING: Applicants in the B40 group who have successfully appealed for the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) started receiving their handouts today. The State Economic Plan Unit (EPU) said that the state government is paying out RM1,500 in two phases — to the head of households (KIR Category) and a one-off RM500 to single individuals […]
State govt committed to help develop rural areas
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government has implemented various infrastructural facilities in rural areas and will continue to do so. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said such is the commitment of the state government in bringing development into rural areas including Kampung Sungai Ladong. “The people, after this, will enjoy widespread development if […]
