KUCHING: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad never gave Sarawak the necessary financial support, leaving the state’s infrastructure in a dilapidated condition for over 50 years. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that while Sarawak has contributed significantly in taxes to the federal government, the returns
KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi has reaffirmed her commitment to fostering partnerships between the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Women’s Association (Masnita) and other women’s organisations in Sarawak. Masnita president Prof Dr Ramlah Zainudin said the wife of the Head of State also highlighted the importance of collaboration
KUCHING: Leaders across Sarawak are rallying behind the demand for Borneo states to secure one-third of parliamentary seats, arguing that this is crucial for fair representation.They contend that such an allocation would address the unique challenges faced by these vast regions, where MPs are currently overburdened by large populations and
PADAWAN: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) and the Women’s Bureau of Kampung Sibatuh Bunuk here have received an allocation of RM20,000 in funding through the Minor Rural Project (MRP). Deputy Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil handed over the grant during the Family Day and the official
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is determined to secure one-third of parliamentary seats from the federal government, aiming for a 35 per cent representation for Sabah and Sarawak in Parliament, as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Currently, Sarawak and Sabah collectively hold 56 seats out of 222 in the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Eight water tankers have been mobilised to provide water supply to households facing water woes following a major pipeline leak along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said deploying these tankers owned by the Kuching Water Board (KWB) and the Rural Water Supply
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government is fast-tracking efforts to address critical water supply needs in the Stakan constituency, with construction set to begin soon on two high-capacity water tanks, each with a capacity of 4.5 million litres, at a construction cost of RM30.5 million. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk
KUCHING: Three major drainage system upgrades in Desa Wira Sinar Budi Baru, Batu Kawa, are advancing ahead of schedule thanks to the proactive efforts of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. These upgrades, which replace the original earth drains introduced over 40 years ago with new concrete systems,
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has tasked the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) to harness energy from the sea, specifically through Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Noting Sarawak’s advantageous location on the continental shelf, he expressed optimism about the potential to generate renewable energy, citing the
KUCHING: Team Bistari from the Samarahan Land and Survey Department clinched the highest honour at the Sarawak Civil Service Innovation Convention Awards (SCSICA) 2024, winning the coveted Sarawak Innovation Premier Award and a top cash prize of RM15,000. Held successfully last night (Oct 25), the SCSICA 2024 featured 12 award
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