KUCHING: The Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 74) and the Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO 58) must coexist to ensure the smooth operation of the oil and gas industry in Malaysia. The Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and Federal-State Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Malaysia is grappling with a new issue of untapped and abandoned rubber plantations, involving 47,000 hectares nationwide, including significant areas in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said the ministry has spent about RM27.18 million to rehabilitate abandoned plantations. “So far, in Sarawak, it involves
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing future talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through initiatives like Girlscode Challenge. Its minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the programme is designed to empower young minds to become not
KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) has expressed its gratitude to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for introducing a special allowance for Sarawak’s civil servants, complementing the salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA).CUEPACS president Datuk
KUCHING: The 15th World Congress and Exhibition on Design and Health, scheduled for 2026, is set to play a pivotal role in Sarawak nation-building initiatives, aligning with the state Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the congress is not just
KUCHING: The Bakun Charitable Trust is seeking additional funding as its trust fund has been depleting since its establishment in 1997, 27 years ago, said Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang. He said that the trust has only received an initial allocation of RM10 million since its
SADONG JAYA: SMK Sadong Jaya here held its Graduation and Appreciation Ceremony to honour the achievements of its students and school community. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said that the recognition is given to outstanding students and teachers in both academic and co-curricular aspects. “The year 2024 has seen SMK Sadong
All Sarawak civil servants will receive a special monthly allowance starting January next year, based on their grade group rates. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the initiative, which aligns with salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) introduced by the federal government. “The
SARAWAK’s financial capacity has been further strengthened with the additional source of revenue from state sales tax on petroleum products, of which to date, the state has collected RM18.6 billion. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who was responding to Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen said he
THE Pan Borneo Redline, part of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway project, is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025. Deputy Premier and Infrastructure and Port Development Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said that the federal government is looking into the rehabilitation of the existing dual carriageway,
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