Author: Nura V Lorna

Strict licensing rules for O&G industry in Sarawak

THOSE intending to venture into the oil and gas (O&G) industry in Sarawak must first obtain a licence from Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said there were instances where individuals had entered Sarawak on social passes

RM240.2mil allocated for Sukma 2024 coupled with strong sponsorship support

THE Sarawak government allocated RM240.2 million to host the Malaysia Games (Sukma) Sarawak, complimenting the additional RM50 million contribution from the federal government. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed that RM143 million, the largest portion of the budget, was earmarked for the overall

Hydrogen bus: Nothing left out by minister, Yap tells DAP’s Chong

KOTA Sentosa rep Wilfred Yap has refuted allegations by Stampin assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, asserting that Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin had addressed all questions comprehensively during his winding-up speech in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on the RM122 million hydrogen bus contract.  Yap dismissed Chong’s claims that

Sarawak Museum maintains continued success in preserving monuments and sites

THE Sarawak Museum Department continues to enhance its capacity and capability in upholding the Sarawak Heritage Ordinance (SHO 2019), maintaining and preserving a total of 25 monuments and sites in Sarawak since January 2024. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah highlighted the department

1.17 mln visitors have so far visited Borneo Cultural Museum

THE Borneo Cultural Museum (BCM) attracted 1,179,281 visitors since its opening in 2022, solidifying its status as a premier attraction for tourists from around the globe.   Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah praised the Sarawak Museum Department’s steadfast commitment to showcase Sarawak’s tangible

Vandals incur RM5.4m loss

SARAWAK suffered an estimated loss of RM5.4 million from 1,655 cases of damages to utility infrastructures, including electricity, water and telecommunications, recorded between January and October this year. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi stressed that such acts of vandalism have disrupted utility and telecommunication services, causing significant

Water tanks could become mandatory

Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has proposed making high-level water storage tanks mandatory for residential areas and development projects. He said the growing number of residential units and population in certain areas is straining water pressure.”We believe that future housing developments should allocate land for high-level water

MySRBN internet plan benefits 24,000 households

KUCHING: A total of 24,000 households across Sarawak have benefited from the MySRBN internet plan, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He said the MySRBN package, which includes equipment and installation worth RM1,150 as well as a 300MB monthly data quota, was provided free of charge to

Sagah: Revival of Bible Studies to be discussed with federal govt

THE proposal to reintroduce Bible Studies in Sarawak’s primary schools will be raised with the Ministry of Education (MoE) for further discussions, said Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. Responding to Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus’ recent call for the revival of Bible

50 pct seats in Sarawak Foundation international schools for rural students

THE Sarawak government has reaffirmed its policy to allocate at least 50 per cent of placements in Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary Schools to students from rural areas. Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn assured that students from underprivileged groups, particularly those in rural