Sarawak wants data on the actual needs in the agriculture sector
KUCHING: Sarawak wants to ensure various government assistance provided for the agriculture sector will be relevant and specific to benefit the targeted group. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said it was time to adopt a new approach whereby the industry players provide data on the challenges […]
Rubber Industry Board Bill passed by DUN
KUCHING: The Sarawak Rubber Industry Board (SARIB) will be established with the unanimous passing of the Sarawak Rubber Industry Board Bill, 2022 during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. The Bill, tabled by Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, was passed after the third reading. A total […]
Ministry to develop Sago and Nipah industries to maximise returns, increase income
KUCHING: The Ministry of Modernization of Agriculture and Regional Development Sarawak wants to promote, facilitate and develop the sago and nipah industries as a new frontier to maximise economic returns and increase smallholders’ income. Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi said that with this objective, hence the Sago […]
With perseverance, Sarawak will be fully developed by 2030
KUCHING: Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom believes that with perseverance and with our Anak Sarawak spirit of ‘Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban’ (fight until death) among its young people, Sarawak can achieve its dreams of becoming a fully developed state by 2030. As Sarawak worked hard to achieve this goal, it would also […]
Sarawak to celebrate Head of State’s 85th birthday
KUCHING: Sarawakians are invited to observe the 85th birthday celebration of the Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud virtually; the event will be held for three consecutive days (from Oct 8 to Oct 10). Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the celebration was to honour Taib for his […]
Hope for quick implementation of booster shot
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has expressed hope that the booster dose would be implemented as soon as possible. The Utilities Minister said this is because it is evident that vaccines can reduce the severity of the coronavirus infections, thus saving lives. “The basis on whether the booster dose is required or mandatory […]
State govt to ensure Sarawakians benefit from efficient tariff structure
KUCHING: Discounts for both electricity and water bills have been extended until December as per the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0. While Sarawak’s average tariffs for water and electricity are already among the lowest in Malaysia and the surrounding region, Sarawak Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the electricity and water […]
Dalat water woes solved
KUCHING: The water woes involving a storage pond in Dalat have been resolved by the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB). Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom stated that JBALB, as the agency responsible for water supply management in the Mukah division, had successfully overcome and solved the turbid water problems following the Dalat […]
Water supply to every household by 2025
KUCHING: The implementation of the Sarawak Water Supply Grid Masterplan is a major key in ensuring that every household in the state will have sufficient water supply by 2025. Utility Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said his ministry continuous to work hard to undertake a very heavy task to ensure that the plan […]
Water Supply Ordinance 1994 to be amended
KUCHING: The Utilities Ministry will look into amendments to the Water Supply Ordinance 1994 after the state election. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the amendments will allow the corporatisation of water supply bodies. Having said that, he pointed out the tabling of the amendments was supposed to be done last […]
