Author: Nura V Lorna

ADTEC Bintulu offers green energy courses  

THOSE interested in pursuing studies in the green energy industry can enrol in green technology courses focused on solar energy at the Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) in Bintulu. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis announced that in addition to green technology courses, ADTEC

754 new households to benefit from rural water supply project

A TOTAL of 754 new households across 43 villages and longhouses in the Majau, Mam, Batu Luking, Poi, and Menalun areas of Kanowit, Sibu Division, will benefit from the Rural Water Supply Project (BALB). Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project includes pipe

SEB opens appeal option for power outage equipment damage

SARAWAK Energy Berhad (SEB) does not provide compensation for electrical equipment damage caused by power outages, but users may appeal by submitting necessary documents, such as a police report, photos of the damage, and repair receipts. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi assured that SEB

Sarawak maintains stand on one-third parliamentary representation

THE Sarawak government wants the return of parliamentary seats originally held by Singapore before its 1965 exit from Malaysia, emphasising that this move would restore the 35 per cent seat allocation for Sabah and Sarawak in line with the founding principles of Malaysia and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. Deputy

Sarawak seeks return of parliamentary seats held by Singapore

THE Sarawak government is calling for the return of parliamentary seats originally held by Singapore before its 1965 exit from Malaysia. This move aims to restore the 35 per cent seat allocation for Sabah and Sarawak, in line with the founding principles of Malaysia and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report.

NREB to have greater authority under new Bill

SARAWAK’S Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) is set to gain extensive powers and responsibilities as part of the Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024, ensuring more comprehensive environmental oversight and resource management for the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the NREB, established as a

Sarawak gains control over environmental management

THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 grants Sarawak greater authority over its environmental management, particularly in areas such as scheduled waste regulation, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and enforcement measures. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the Bill provides Sarawak with the necessary framework to regulate

Delay in river development projects

THE Sarawak Integrated River Basin Development (PLSB) Sungai Sarawak Package 2 and 3 projects are currently facing delays, with progress rates falling behind the original schedule. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said that Package 2, which includes land clearing and building a

Sarawak to have full authority over natural resources

THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 will grant Sarawak full authority over its natural resources, environmental management, and pollution control. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that Sarawak will be able to set its own environmental quality standards to protect flora, fauna, and human health for

Bill to enhance environmental protection

THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill, 2024, does not merely shift administrative power; it grants Sarawak the tools to enact meaningful environmental change. Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek noted that Sarawak’s diverse natural landscape requires effective stewardship, and the Bill would enhance the state’s capacity to safeguard biodiversity, manage