Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian has articulated both concerns and support regarding the proposed Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill 2023, highlighting potential impacts on native customary rights (NCR) lands and the environment. Expressing apprehension about the bill’s implications on NCR territories, Baru raised questions about the distribution of benefits
THE introduction of the Sarawak Ombudsman Bill 2023 is poised to refine the state government’s system in addressing delayed and ailing projects. Nicholas Kudi Jantai (GPS – Baleh) highlighted the Ombudsman’s potential role as a watchdog for problematic government projects, specifically those plagued by delays or facing failure. “With the
THE establishment of the Sarawak ombudsman marks a pivotal stride toward fostering accountability and responsibility within the administrative framework of the government. Razaili Gapor (GPS – Beting Maro) said the ombudsman embodies a reciprocal relationship where the government assumes the mantle of delivering top-tier services to the people while maintaining
KUCHING: This year’s Gawai Dayak celebration will have a musical twist with talented Sarawakian artist Bob Yusof unveiling his debut Iban single on May 24. The eagerly anticipated release will be commemorated with a special event, open to the public, at Kafe Parimpan, here beginning at 3 pm. Bob, a
Title: Atlas of the Heart Author: Brené Brown ISBN: 9780399592553 Choosing to be curious is choosing to be vulnerable because it requires us to surrender to uncertainty. We have to ask questions, admit to not knowing, risk being told that we shouldn’t be asking, and, sometimes, make discoveries that lead
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has implemented various initiatives to emphasise early childhood development in recognition of the crucial role children play in shaping the state’s future. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said various researches show that the
KUCHING: The number of homeless individuals in Sarawak has dropped by 51 per cent in 2022. This decrease is a major triumph for the state, as the number of homeless people has dropped from 174 in 2021 to only 89 in 2022. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing
KUCHING: The Kuching and Miri Temporary Transit Centres (TTG) are expected to be completed this November, providing much-needed facilities to deal with the homeless in the state. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this is part of her ministry’s efforts to coordinate the establishment
KOTA SAMARAHAN: There were fewer crimes committed in this district last year as evidenced by a reduction in the crime index of 6.59 percent compared to the previous year. District police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said a total of 312 cases of various crimes were reported in 2022 as compared
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri called on housewives nationwide to contribute to the Housewives’ Social Safety Scheme (SKSSR) introduced under the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) last December. Nancy said the scheme is greatly beneficial to the group as protection in the event of any
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