KUCHING: Condominums and apartments made up the bulk of the more than 22,100 units of incoming supply of residential houses in Sarawak. Out of the total 22,123 units of the incoming supply homes in fourth quarter 2018,condominiums/apartments totalled 9,721 units or about 44 percent, according to preliminary figures released recently
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), including micro-enterprises, are important for economic growth, creating employment and generating income. As such, funding is given to entrepreneurs to help further develop their businesses and introduce them to micro-credit schemes, says Industrial and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “They play
Sarawak was the third most preferred investment destination in Malaysia last year; it attracted a total investment of RM8.8 bln, the third highest figure in Malaysia after Johor (RM30.5 bln) and Selangor (RM18.8 bln). Industrial and Entrepreneur Development minister Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this in his winding-up speech
Dilapidated schools in Sarawak will get the necessary funds to do repair works as well as make significant upgrades. The federal government allocated RM100 mln this year to repair or upgrade 32 schools, and work is expected to begin in July, says Education, Science and Technology Research Minister Datuk Seri
English proficiency is a must, says Education, Science and Technology Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong. “As the standard of English has declined over the years in Sarawak, there is an urgent need to improve this among our teachers and students. “Practical approaches are pertinent to ensure effective implementation
Chinese schools have the option to choose to teach Mathematics and Science in their mother tongue. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said this in a press conference in connection with his winding-up speech at State Legislative Assembly yesterday. He said that in shifting to
“DO NOT put words in my mouth,” said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian to Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen. Dr Sim, in his winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly yesterday, said: “Let’s not forget that our honourable MPs from
A number of longhouses in Machan constituency still need proper electricity and water supplies while two main roads there need to be linked, said Allan Siden Gramong (GPS-Machan) in his speech while debating the motion of thanks for the Head of State’s speech at the State Legislative Assembly. He also
Several issues faced by the residents of Simunjan need to be addressed by the state government. Awla Idris (GPS-Simunjan) said this in his speech while debating the motion of thanks to the Head of State for his speech in the State Legislative Assembly. He pointed out that the Gedong-Simunjan Bridge
KUCHING: Social media posts by youths need to be stringently monitored to maintain social harmony, said Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz (GPS Kalaka). “Globalisation has hugely impacted our youths. A study found that 70 per cent of them are hardcore digital media users. “Also, this digital platform has had a great
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