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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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