FOUR Sarawak state-owned universities, namely Curtin University, Swinburne University, University of Technology Sarawak and iCATS University College have seen a significant increase in enrolment this past year. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee said the increase in enrolment ranges from 60 per cent to 300
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing And Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) can expect some good news regarding significant developments in the finance sector within the next six months. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said SHEDA is in need of a robust government-owned financial institution to spur growth within
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will establish a trust fund to revamp the existing mandate for the private sector to allocate 30 percent of their housing projects to low-cost housing. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said under the forthcoming arrangement, housing developers will be required to contribute
KUCHING: The recent amendment to Sarawak’s Electricity Ordinance, passed by the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), is set to boost the disposable income of B40 and M40 households in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new law allows homeowners to install solar panels on rooftops
SARAWAK is facing a shortage of 3,076 teachers as of September 30 this year, however, the Ministry of Education has agreed to fill half of the vacancies by June next year. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said Sarawak needs another 2,257 teachers for primary
SARAWAK has yet to receive any official response from the federal government to its request for devolution of power in critical areas of education despite the federal Ministry of Education’s (MoE’s) positive indication on the state’s request, especially those of administrative nature. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development
THERE are 10 commercial pig farms that are still operating in Sarawak, with an estimated yearly total production of 250,000 pigs, despite the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Martin Ben said production is sufficient to fulfil the local demand and the
THE leadership of Pakatan Harapan, including DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, was impressed with Sarawak’s new economic approach on seeking new sustainable revenue bases which aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said apart from the acknowledgement from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Loke
Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is prepared to offer full support and rally behind the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the current political environment has prompted them to reassess their political roles
THE people in Dudong are demanding a master plan for the excavation and dredging of the inland drainage system and a proposal to upgrade the undersized or improperly built drainage. Its assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said some earth drains should be upgraded into concrete drains while drainages should
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