Petronas must pay 5% or face legal action IF Petronas failed to pay the state sales tax on petroleum, legal action would be instituted to recover the unpaid amount. “Petronas must pay the tax that took effect from Jan 1 this year,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun
THE state civil servants will get a minimum of RM2,000 year-end bonus. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg made the announcement towards the later part of his winding-up speech yesterday, saying a two-month basic pay bonus or a minimum of RM2,000 will be given to all the state’s civil
THE 18th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) adjourned sine die at 4.55pm yesterday after eight days. On the first day, the Strata (Subsidiary Titles) Bill 2019 tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, was debated and approved to replace the current Strata Titles Ordinance 1995 (Chapter 18).
PUTRAJAYA is urged to honour past pledges and commitments in terms of federal projects by the former Barisan Nasional (BN) government. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said that BN had approved 59 projects which included roads and bridges with a total scheme value of
CHIEF Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg warned assemblymen to not hastily compare the alternative financing model of the State 2020 Budget to that of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). “It saddens me that ignorance of some honourable members is blurring the good intention of the government in solving
KUCHING: The public are advised to be extra cautious during stormy weather as strong winds can cause electricity poles to break or fall. They are also advised to stay clear of the fallen power lines and to immediately alert Sarawak Energy (SEB) by contacting the utility company’s 24-hour Customer Care
CHIEF Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg chided DAP assemblywoman Violet Yong (PH-Pending) for her attack on his family members. “It is regrettable that the Honourable Member for Pending has resorted to character assassination on me and members of my family to gain political mileage,” he said in his
THE state government has taken bold steps to promote clean energy industry by exploring hydrogen fuel, diversifying from traditional energy sources that have negative impact on climate change. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that across the world, hydrogen technology is now very well-developed and proven to
MIRI: A study on the right mechanism to enhance policing and its accessibility to the rural community will be carried out, assured Sarawak Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Dev Kumar M M Sree (pic). “We need the right mechanism to ensure effective police services are delivered to the community, especially
SARAWAK’s economy is expected to grow at 4.5 to 5.0 percent this year underpinned by the stronger growth in the services and manufacturing sector as well as substantial public spending on infrastructure. Second Finance Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said for 2020, the state economy is projected to grow
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