Author: Nura V Lorna

Strategies to keep Sarawak preferred investment region

THE Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment is currently developing the Sarawak Investment Policy to establish strategies and action plans that enhance Sarawak’s appeal as a preferred investment destination. Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the Sarawak government encourages strategic partnerships with

Legal framework to oversee hydrogen activities

The Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) has taken a significant step towards regulating hydrogen-related activities in the state by passing the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Tabled by Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, the Bill introduces a comprehensive legal framework for the generation, distribution, storage, and export

RM15.2 mln for public financial transformation programme

THE Sarawak Budget 2025 includes a public financial transformation programme, aimed at enhancing resource utilisation to align with the state’s development targets under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that as part of this transformation, the government will allocate RM15.2

GPS committed to speeding up Sarawak’s development: Premier

BY NURA V LORNA THE Sarawak Budget 2025, the largest budget ever presented in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN), stands as a strong commitment by the Sarawak government to advance the state’s development agenda. In tabling the budget, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised its focus

Sarawak allocates RM5 mln for preliminary works on cancer centre

SARAWAK Budget 2025 has earmarked RM5 million to initiate preliminary works for a state-of-the-art cancer centre, aimed at addressing the growing need for specialised cancer care in the state Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak Cancer Centre will ultimately receive a total allocation of

Affordable housing initiatives given RM431 mln 

PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a significant allocation of RM431 million under Sarawak Budget 2025 for various affordable housing initiatives aimed at improving housing access across the state. Under the 12th Malaysia Plan, RM54 million has been earmarked for the construction of 1,000 Rumah

Agricultural transformation gets RM376.72 mln

PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the Sarawak Budget 2025 will allocate RM376.72 million to advance agricultural initiatives aimed at transforming and diversifying the state’s economy. In his address at the second reading of the Sarawak Budget 2025 during the second meeting of the third

Essential to restoring Sabah, S’wak’s rights

KUCHING: The demand for one-third of parliamentary seats stems from a long-standing sense of underrepresentation and disparity in development compared to the peninsula states. Despite contributing significantly to federal revenue, locals argue that the economic voices of the Borneo states have been stifled, and their rights, as enshrined in the

SUPP Kuching polls: Kapitan calls for fair process

KUCHING: Padungan community leader Kapitan Lucas Yong has called for a transparent and fair process, free from external interference or manipulation as Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch prepares for its elections on Nov 10. In a recent interview, he lashed out at certain individuals trying to disrupt unity

One-third representation: Associations make their stance

KUCHING: Several associations in Sarawak have called for an increase in parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak to reflect their status as founding territories of Malaysia. The associations argue that Sabah and Sarawak should collectively hold at least one-third of the total parliamentary seats, ensuring the protection of the Malaysia