Author: Nura V Lorna

Tebedu rep: Supply (2023) Bill 2022 puts rakyat first

THE Supply (2023) Bill 2022 is people-centric, putting the interests of the people first, says Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS-Tebedu). He noted that the initiatives included creating employment opportunities; providing loans to help longhouse folk and for housing schemes; intensifying infrastructure development; boosting the tourism sector; and so on. “A

4G coverage to reach Tebedu soon, says rep

KUCHING: Folks in Tebedu will soon enjoy 4G internet coverage. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said nine villages, a school and the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) will benefit from 11 Jendela Projects in the area. He said the 11 sites of the project involved SK parun

Rep calls for more utility infrastructure in Tanjung Datu

AZIZUL Annuar Adenan (GPS-Tanjung Datu) has appealed for more utility infrastructure as Tanjung Datu is experiencing rapid development. He emphasised the need to improve the telecommunication system, provide clean, treated water to residents, and upgrade the electricity infrastructure. “Tanjong Datu has 97 towers, including existing towers and other digital initiatives.

A safety net for the future

THE Supply Bill (2023) and the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund Board Bill (2022) are in the best interest of all Sarawakians, ensuring a stable and secure future for them, says Azizul Annuar Adenan (GPS-Tanjong Datu). He commended the Premier for the forward-looking budget, which proves that the state government

Looking forward to a united Malaysia

KUCHING: Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) is hopeful that the newly elected prime minister (PM) will be able to bring everyone together for nation-building. Its chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng said that the association expected the PM to build a truly Malaysia for all Malaysians, irrespective of race and religion,

Critical projects in Tanjong Datu need prompt action

Azizul Annuar Adenan (GPS-Tanjong Datu) stressed that critical projects in Tanjong Datu require prompt action. Apart from the concerns about dilapidated schools in the state constituency, he pointed out that there are three delayed projects that need to be resolved. “I was made to understand by the Lundu Education Office

Anwar poised to be a leader for all

KUCHING: Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) president Datuk Mutang Tagal has expressed hopes that the newly-minted prime minister will be a leader of the whole country and not for a selected group of citizens only. He said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must respect the separation of powers

Dudong rep: Civil service recruitment procedure must be fair

THE civil service recruitment procedure in Sarawak must be free of discrimination, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (GPS-Dudong). He claimed to have received feedback from the people, including Dayaks, Bidayuh, Melanau, Chinese and others, who felt that they had been denied equal opportunities when applying for jobs and had

Bodies hope new govt to reinstate MA63

KUCHING: Chinese associations are hopeful that the newly formed government will help to reinstate the Malaysia Agreement of 1963 (MA63) and other issues. The Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee stressed that the overall socio-economic challenges, the entire system of the government, the much-needed revamp of educational policies

Call not to restrict education aid

Aid for education should not be restricted, and the development of new schools as well as the Mara Technical Training Centre (Giatmara) in Serian should be expedited. A comfortable and joyful atmosphere for the children could be provided by the government, John Ilus (GPS-Bukit Semuja) noted. He added that his