Samarahan folk pleased with growth
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The landscape of Samarahan Division has seen a number of changes following rife development planned and implemented by the state government. Construction of various facilities and infrastructures are underway to benefit the people. Interviews by New Sarawak Tribune on the ground here found that the dwellers have given the thumbs-up for the development […]
Support GPS government in polls
MIRI: The people of Long Pilah were told to support the ruling state government led by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in this coming state election. “GPS needs to win to ensure that the planned development projects continue,” said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Speaking to the people of Long Pilah at the handing over […]
JKKK plays role in extending info
ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES PUSA: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) as well as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) machinery at the grassroots level play the role of extending information on all assistance initiatives provided by the state government for the people. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said there were still target groups who were unaware of […]
New flood lights for football field
MIRI: Padang Majlis Bandaraya Miri at Jalan Padang here will get a new set of flood lights this December. This was revealed by Assistant Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting on Friday after he visited the football field. “A total of six flood light poles will be installed. The new lights will improve visibility, […]
Move to copy Singapore-style Islamic school
KUCHING: The state government is studying to establish cooperation with Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah, Singapore to develop international standard Islamic education here. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would be applied to the secondary school level to equip Sarawakians with knowledge of both the world and the hereafter. “I have instructed the […]
Set on producing right manpower
MIRI: The Sarawak government is focusing on three integral components — education, science and technology — to produce the right manpower, especially in facing the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this when officiating at the opening of Riam Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) multipurpose […]
Use MRP funds well
SIMANGGANG: Every committee must utilise the funds given by the state government appropriately for the benefit of all. Assistant Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis reminded, when handing over minor rural project (MRP) grants to various associations, clubs and organisations here on Friday (Oct 23). A total of RM43,000 was given to eight recipients. […]
CM unveils RM104.84 million for BKSS 4.0
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: The state government has extended several initiatives under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package (BKSS) until December this year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He said a total of RM104.84 million will be spent under BKSS 4.0 which extended six previous initiatives along with introducing a […]
BIB forms available at NRD offices
KUCHING: Sarawak National Registration Department (NRD) will assist the state government in the distribution of Bantuan Ibu Bersalin (BIB) forms beginning next month. The forms will be available at all 52 NRD branches throughout the state. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said Sarawak NRD’s participation would be […]
Expected to pick up by 2023
Hydrogen-powered vehicles BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The state government has requested the federal government to reduce or eliminate import taxes on vehicles which utilise hydrogen fuel. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the use of hydrogen-powered vehicles was expected to pick up by 2023. He was speaking at […]
