Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sarawak to resolve issues faced by port users in the state

BINTULU: Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD), will find ways and means to find solutions to problems faced by port users in the state MIPD minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said MIPD together with the State Planning Unit (EPU), port authorities and operators would convene

No tangible devolution of powers: Dr Yii

KUCHING: There has been an overfocus on “form rather than substance” in the recent amendments to the State Constitution by adopting the word “premier” to substitute “chief minister” under Article 6(3), said Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said without amendments to the Federal Constitution and no tangible devolution of

Head of State presents awards to 113 recipients

KUCHING: A total of 113 persons received state awards and medals from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud during and investiture at the Dewan Besar, Astana Negeri, Petra Jaya today. Heading the list of recipients were community leaders, Temenggong Nicholas Boyok Pura, Temenggong Joseph Ngau Lian

Ibrahim appointed GPS DUN chief whip

KUCHING: New chief whip for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) State Legislative Assembly (DUN), Datuk Ibrahim Baki hopes with his new position he can instill a sense of propriety and decency in the Dewan. He said he will ensure that the august House will continue to be seen as a bastion

Jepak rep hopes board will do more to protect nipah, sago resources

KUCHING: Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip hopes that with the establishment of the Sago and Nipah Development Board Bill 2022, it will increase research and planting, production of sago and downstream products. He also said that with the Bill, it would protect the nipah plants, as part of the environment

Supplementary Supply (2021) Bill, 2022 passed by august House

KUCHING: The State Legislative Assembly (DUN) has passed the Supplementary Supply (2021) Bill, 2022 amounting additional expenditure of RM478,843,946 million on the third meeting of First Session of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting today. The Bill’s, the Second Supplementary Estimates of Ordinary Expenditure, 2021 was tabled by Deputy

Chap Goh Mei celebrants reminded to follow SOPs

KUCHING: The public have been reminded to adhere strictly to the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the authorities when celebrating Chap Goh Mei. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok said with the recent surge of Covid-19 variants, the public

Three granted leave from sitting due to quarantine

KUCHING: Three Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) elected representatives were absent on the first day of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting for the first term on Monday due to quarantine order. Announcing it, DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar said they were state assemblyman

Harnessing potentials of persons with disabilities

KUCHING: The participation of people with disabilities (PwD) in games and sports inspires others to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said sports give the opportunities to the PwDs to develop their

More certified electricians needed to expedite power projects

KUCHING: Sarawak needs more certified and competent electricians in efforts to expedite electric supply projects by Sarawak Energy in the rural areas statewide. Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said currently, there was a shortage of electrician contractors to undertake electricity projects. “The state government and the ministry are