THE Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) passed the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023 on Tuesday, empowering the Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri to appoint a gas aggregator for Sarawak. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi who tabled the bill said this is to ensure adequate supply of gas to meet
HAVING Sarawak regaining the gas distribution rights from Putrajaya is all well and good but it must be reminded that when the state gets its rights back, it comes with added responsibility, including law enforcement. Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong said the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) enforcement or power delegation is
THE Rancangan Tebatan Banjir Sungai Maong Kiri, Kuching, Lembangan Sungai Sarawak was recently approved by the Sarawak government under the RMK-12 Mid-Term Review (MTR) and is currently in the pre-implementation stage. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the project is expected to
THE Sarawak local traditional rice is not subject to the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522), and therefore the prices for different varieties are determined by supply and demand dynamics. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the floating price
THE proposed Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill 2023 sets out a prudent framework for Sarawak carbon compliance regime. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said it outlines a progressive approach, balancing environmental imperatives with economic considerations. He said carbon levy accompanied by transitory allowances for industries facing global competition,
THE establishment of the Sarawak Ombudsman will enhance transparency, efficiency and accountability in government agencies as well as bridging the gap between the government and the people.Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the ombudsman is part of the system of administrative law; where a state official is appointed
THE establishment of the Sarawak Ombudsman is a positive step towards ensuring better government, more efficient and transparent public agencies and improved protection of the rights of the common person.Ba’ Kelalan assemblyman, Baru Bian said the public is increasingly aware of the rights of citizens, and thus expects and demands
THE Sarawak government has appropriated a sum of RM69.35 million to equip its athletes with the finest sporting equipment together with physical and mental endurance in its effort to become the Malaysia Games (Sukma) champion next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said of the amount,
THE first state-owned international school in Sarawak has entered its second year of operation at Petra Jaya with 178 students. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the second international school located at Mile 12, Kuching-Serian Road, is scheduled to be completed at the end of this
THE Sarawak government will continue to provide assistance for Sarawak graduates to repay their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans who have repaid 30 per cent or more of their loans. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said RM30 million will allocated for such purpose under
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