All-round support for priority to dilapidated schools
KUCHING: Teachers and parents have given their vote of approval to the Ministry of Education’s (MoE’s) pledge to give top priority to dilapidated schools throughout the state. It was reported that some 1,000 schools in Sarawak require remedial attention. Since the maintenance of a school’s physical condition falls under the purview of the government the […]
Alexander to focus on Pan-Borneo Highway
KUCHING: Newly appointed Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi today reiterated that one of his top priorities was to see the successful completion of the Pan-Borneo Highway project in both Sarawak and Sabah. “This is a mega project which is full of significance to Sarawak and Sabah. So, my focus is obviously on its […]
Tengku Zafrul: 3 top priorities to face 2023 global economic slowdown
KUALA LUMPUR: International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has listed out three top priorities to restore investors’ confidence in light of the expected economic slowdown in 2023. In a statement today, he said there is need to ensure that trade remains a robust key growth driver, to restore investors’ confidence, […]
Approval of projects based on priority
MUKAH: The total value of projects applied by the people in the Balingian constituency annually is between RM12 millions and RM15 millions, said Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi. He pointed out that the amount far exceeded the total annual allocation of RM5 millions given to each state constituency by the Sarawak government. He added all […]
Pray new PM gives priority to people
KUCHING: Despite the spectrum of opinions with regard to who should be appointed as the next Prime Minister, the unanimous and prevailing hope among Sarawakians is for the current political crisis to be resolved soon and for a capable candidate to be chosen to lead the nation and prioritise the people. Sarawak Community Policing Association […]
Staying safe this Gawai amid pandemic top priority
KUCHING: The Dayak community has been urged to play their role in the coming Gawai celebration by strictly adhering to all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government. Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the Gawai SOPs were introduced to reduce the number of Covid-19 positive cases. “I […]
Combating Covid-19 top priority
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government prioritises efforts to combat Covid-19, and other matters such as the state election can be postponed until circumstances permit, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out the recent worrying increase in cases here, with Sarawak being among the top states in terms […]
Drainage improvement MPKS’ top priority
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is hoping that works to improve and upgrade the drainage of flood-prone areas in Samarahan will be done soonest possible. The Public Works Department (PWD) is looking into the matter seriously, said MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos who added that the affected villages and areas included Kampung Tanjung Budong, […]
Place needs of people as top priority
KUCHING: In view of the recent declaration of state of emergency to curb Covid-19, Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) chief Wilfred Yap hopes that the government would always place the needs of the people as top priority. He hoped that the Perikatan Nasional federal government will put people over politics and […]
Senior citizens, frontliners top priority to receive Covid-19 vaccine
KUCHING: Once the Covid-19 vaccine is available in the state, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will be left to determine the priority order of vaccine recipients. “I leave it to SDMC to decide who will receive the vaccine first because usually, the vulnerable groups will be prioritised,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari […]
