THE recent suspension of the hydrogen-powered tram line in Foshan, China, does not directly impact the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that the primary reason cited for the suspension in China is low ridership and demand due to competition
THE Sarawak government has been urged to lower the threshold to include M40 and B40 students so they can benefit from the free laptop and “pocket money” programme by the state government. Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (GPS-Meradong) said it would be better if the state can give across the board,
THE Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development has been urged to look into and provide necessary support for the production of the iconic local fruit — the Limau Bintangor, or locally referred to as the green orange. Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (GPS-Meradong) said the fruit is on the
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has allocated another RM2.1 million for the Kuching Anglican Church Columbarium project. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is the minister-in-chargeof UNIFOR, presented a cheque for the amount to the Anglican Bishop of Kuching, Datuk Danald Jute on
There was a heated argument between the Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, and Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen over the exchange of yellow liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for the red ones. During his winding-up on the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Julaihi responded to Chong,
THE motion to amend the Standing Orders of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) was passed today (Nov 12). Tabled by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the proposed amendments involved changes to Standing Orders 20, 32(10), 40(3), 86, and 90. “There is
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting turned contentious on Tuesday (Nov 12) during the debate on the Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 when Wilfred Yap (GPS-Kota Sentosa) interrupted Violet Yong (DAP-Pending) for allegedly going off-topic. As Yong debated the Bill, Yap invoked Standing Order 32(1), which stipulates that members
SARAWAK must move to safeguard its precious hydrogen resources, says Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill, 2024 provides legal provisions for regulations as well as the authority to impose levies or taxes on hydrogen activities. “We simply cannot, I repeat, cannot, be
UNDER the seventh strategic thrust of the Sarawak Budget ’25 on enhancing environmental sustainability, a sum of RM11 million will be set aside by the Sarawak government to establish the Sarawak Net Zero and Carbon Plan next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the allocation
THE Sarawak government will continue to focus on strengthening diverse restoration strategies, including intensifying tree planting programmes in the state with an allocation of RM4.1 million to be provided next year. When tabling the Sarawak Budget ’25, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is part
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