Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 empowers the Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) with broad and necessary powers to take decisive action to prevent and control pollution. “Pollution is one of the gravest threats to our environment. Air, water and soil pollution endanger the health and livelihoods of

FOR Sarawak to have its own tourism rights would mean that it allows the state to have flexibility to develop tourism industry through the formulation of the state law. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Yew Chew said the flexibility includes promoting investment in

THE Natural Resources and Environmental Bill 2024 must focus on conservation of natural resources rather than merely focusing on corrective measures. Safiee Ahmad (GPS-Daro) said the Bill must include prevention of environmental damage by development activities, for planning environmental policies. “It must include among others, the development planning process to

THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 enables the state government to oversee and evaluate the effects of activities and projects on the environment more effectively. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said every project with the potential to impact the environment will be required to undergo an impact assessment before approval.

The federal government has been urged to honour Sarawak’s rightful allocation of one-third of parliamentary seats as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang stressed that this is not merely a demand but a right grounded in historical agreements. In an exclusive interview with Sarawak Tribune,

ADDING new sections and subsections related to hydrogen in the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill 2024 will emphasise provisions on the appointment of regulators, licensing, additional duties and functions of regulator, offences and penalties, extension of power to regulator on enforcement and others. Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor said

A TOTAL of RM18.5 million has been allocated in the Sarawak Budget 2025 for civil service training and development initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and leadership capabilities of state employees. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the allocation includes competency-based training for support staff

NEW housing and facilities will be constructed for the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) throughout the state, with a scheme value of RM3.55 billion. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said construction is expected to commence in 2025, with an initial allocation of RM200 million. Abang Johari said

A TOTAL of RM50 million has been allocated under Sarawak’s Budget 2025 for the Senior Citizen Health Benefit, which is expected to benefit about 100,000 senior citizens in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that each eligible senior citizen will be entitled to RM500

A NEW initiative, titled Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS), has been announced to help alleviate the financial burden on Sarawakians, particularly those from low-income groups most affected by the rising cost of living. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative will provide annual financial assistance