Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg recently announced a two-month bonus and RM700 for public sector employees, granting a bonus equivalent to two months’ salary. The bonus reflects the state’s recognition of its civil servants’ hard work and dedication. It serves as a gesture of appreciation to
KUCHING: TEDxJalanPadungan will debut at the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak on Nov 30, showcasing transformative ideas on change. The event promises to ignite conversations, challenge perspectives, and inspire innovation through an impressive line-up of speakers and performers. The organiser and experienced curator, Camelia Yeung, stressed the event’s mission to
GOOD news for all Sarawakian students in higher learning institutions nationwide as they will be eligible for RM1,200 in pocket money from the Sarawak government starting next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the initiative will be provided regardless of the students’ family income.
WITH the Northeast Monsoon forecasted to bring severe rains from December to February, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is strengthening its disaster response with enhanced evacuation centres and strategic resource deployments. Deputy Premier cum Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas (GPS-Bukit Saban) said Sarawak
PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reiterated that hydrogen has immense potential as a sustainable energy source worldwide. He said a few members of the House had expressed their doubts about the future of the hydrogen economy. “In fact, even Elon Musk, known for his work
THE days ahead will be more challenging for the agricultural sector given the rapid disruptive technological changes, innovation and globalisation. “To move the state agriculture sector forward, the Department of Agriculture Sarawak must adopt and adapt to the changes around us,” said Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk
SARAWAK’s Native Customary Rights (NCR) land development is gaining momentum with 900,438 hectares of agricultural projects approved, benefitting 219,469 landowners. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said the ministry had received an allocation of RM200,000 from the federal government under the Program Khas
THE Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has greenlighted new flight routes to and from Kuching, which will be operated by AirAsia Berhad. According to the Minister of Transportation, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin (GPS-Senadin), the airline still needs to determine the commencement date for the new flight routes. “MAVCOM has recently
THE call for a new hospital in Mukah is only part of the solution to the pressing healthcare challenges. Royston Valentine (GPS-Tellian) said upgrading health clinics, dental offices, and staff quarters is equally dire. “These facilities, including the current maternal and child health clinic, are in poor and non-conducive conditions
Sarawak’s upcoming free tertiary education initiative, set to launch by 2026, promises to transform access to higher education by prioritising rural and low-income communities; aligned with the state’s PCDS 2030 vision, the programme aims to build a skilled workforce ready to drive Sarawak’s economic transformation in green technology, STEM industries,
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