Author: Alexandra Lorna

PM: Political stability and clear policies propel Sarawak’s economic rise

KUCHING: Sarawak’s political stability and clear policies have transformed it into an economic giant in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He attributed this success to the strong leadership of the state Cabinet, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Premier has emphasised

Anwar attends state-level Gawai Dayak gala dinner

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night joined state leaders and people of Sarawak for the 2024 state-level Gawai Dayak Gala Dinner at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Upon his arrival at the venue, he was welcomed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy

Sarawak sets aside RM200 mil for dilapidated schools, clinics

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is setting aside RM200 million in financial allocation to expedite the development of dilapidated schools and clinics in rural areas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government will advance the allocation which will be reimbursed by the federal government later.

Vital to educate children as skilled workforce

LIMBANG: Educating children is essential for developing experts and skilled workers in Sarawak to support the state’s rapid growth. According to federal Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, the natural resources in Sarawak need to be harnessed by local children as the workforce to implement the development agenda outlined

CLQ concept can be extended to other projects

KUCHING: The concept of Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) introduced by the contractor for the Red Line Package of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) could be adopted to other bigger project line in the state. In stating this, Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that the CLQ

Yayasan Peneraju Talent Bank launched

KUCHING: In line with its mandate to drive Bumiputera competitiveness on a global scale, Yayasan Peneraju (YP), an agency under the Ministry of Economy, has unveiled Malaysia’s first-of-its-kind Talent Bank. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said  the official launch of YP Talent Bank was an excellent example

Preparations for Sukma progressing smoothly, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Preparations for hosting the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Sarawak are progressing smoothly and according to schedule, says Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. According to him, the Sarawak government is intensifying the completion of all sports facilities that will be used

Giant Ibu Pertiwi to be officially raised on July 27

KUCHING: An official ceremony to raise a giant Sarawak flag – Ibu Pertiwi at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi here will be held on July 27. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the ceremony will be held in conjunction with Sarawak Day which is celebrated on

Governor receives visitors at Astana

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, received a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) at the Astana on Wednesday. RECODA’s chief executive officer Datuk Ismawi Ismuni, who led the delegation, said the courtesy visit was primarily to

Sufficient cows available in Sarawak for Aidiladha

KUCHING: The state has enough cows to meet the demand for sacrificial offerings for this year’s Hari Raya Aidiladha, said Datuk Dr Adrian Susin Ambud. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) director said DVS has received applications for the slaughter and inspection of cows for the celebration. “The subsidiary