Sagah proposes smart partnership for marine training programmes

18 November 2024

THE shipping industry is encouraged to collaborate with Sarawak-owned training and education institutions to develop and implement industry-relevant training programmes. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn noted that while no universities in Sarawak currently offer specialised shipbuilding programmes, University Technology of Sarawak (UTS)

A community’s mangrove mission

16 November 2024

KUALA RAJANG: The Kuala Rajang Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIKR), in partnership with the Norway-based Worldview International Foundation (WIF), has launched the Blue Carbon Project to revitalise local communities and protect the environment. Covering 74,100 acres of mangrove forests, including 23,400 acres in Selalang, Kerubong, and Kerapa, the project aimed

Cross-border cultural fest on Dec 7

16 November 2024

SERIAN: The 23rd Sosek Malindo (Sosial Ekonomi Malaysia-Indonesia) programme will be held in Sanggau, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, from December 7 to 8.Serian Division Resident Caroline Cleophas Joseph said that the event will commence with a series of fun and games at the Entikong Border Crossing Post (PLBN) on December 7.“Unique

Benak organisers seek ministry’s support

16 November 2024

KUCHING: The Sri Aman Benak Festival 2024 Committee, led by Deputy Minister for Education, Innovationand Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, paid a courtesy visit to Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah on Friday.The visit aimed to extend a formal invitation to

Additional school blocks bring respite to overcrowding problem

16 November 2024

LUNDU: Two additional school blocks have been completed at SMK Lundu and SMK Padawan, bringing classroom overcrowding to an end. It also marks another milestone in Sarawak’s efforts to enhance its education infrastructure. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the newly completed blocks at these schools will provide

Sarawak’s oil and gas rights are inalienable, says political observer

15 November 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak has never relinquished its rights over oil and gas resources on its continental shelf, asserting that these resources are the state’s property both legally and historically, says political observer Datuk Peter Minos. Responding to former law minister Zaid Ibrahim’s remarks about the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling

Chief Pol-Sec reminds Putrajaya on Sarawak’s right to one-third parliamentary seats

14 November 2024

SARAWAK is not wavering in its demand for fair representation in Parliament, insisting that constituencies should not be divided according to population density alone, but also should be based on the size of the constituencies. Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong) said the Sarawak government’s demand for one-third of the parliamentary

Padungan rep criticised for apparent belittling of state govt devt efforts

14 November 2024

THE Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government consistently champions rural development and transformation initiatives, says Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong). He criticised Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) for what he described as an apparent belittling of the state government’s efforts in rural development during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session. Fazzrudin, the

Incentives for investments in key industries

14 November 2024

THE federal government may consider offering incentives such as Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowance, and Import Duty Exemption to promote investments in key industries, said Datuk Dr Malcom Mussen Lamoh. The Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment explained that Sarawak offers various incentives to attract foreign investments in

Works on govt RM15 mln admin centre in Daro to begin 2025 end

14 November 2024

THE construction of the RM15 million Sarawak Government Administrative Centre for the district of Daro is expected to begin by the end of 2025. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the project is currently in the process of land application and

Author: Nura V Lorna