Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Master plan on smart agriculture

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will be rolling out its master plan on smart agriculture in its bid to become a top food exporter by 2030. Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Minister Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said smart agriculture would boost productivity in the state’s agriculture sector. He said

Development only with owners’ approval

MIRI: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will always protect native customary rights (NCR) land and will not allow any of it to be developed without approval from the owners. Thus, Second Urban Development and Resources Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan yesterday told owners of NCR land to not be

Young talents assured of state’s support

KUCHING: The state government will continue supporting any effort in providing platforms to nurture young talents in Sarawak. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this was necessary in ensuring that the platform would be able to facilitate the development of young talents. “However, I hope

SMA holds open day

KUCHING: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah went on a walkabout at the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) open day here at the SMA Creative Heritage Innovation Centre (CHIC) Yayasan Sarawak building yesterday. Accompanied by Deputy State Secretary Datuk Dr Sabariah Putit, Abdul Karim spent about half an

TEDx Kenyalang only in urban areas

KUCHING: The TEDx Kenyalang programme will only be available and organised in urban areas, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “For youths in the rural areas, we have been organising roadshows such as Jelajah Belia Sarawak and Kawan Ku Sayang, Keluarga Ku Kenang. “We need to

Government suffers trust deficit

KUCHING: Whether the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) has come to fruition or the other way around, taxpayers’ response is seen as jittery. Somehow, the lackadaisical attitude shown by taxpayers seem to portray the lack of trust in the government. Although the measure could not restore the country’s economy back

Integrity among civil servants up

The level of integrity among Sarawak’s civil servants has improved significantly, says Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. By providing a hotline for the public, the minister pointed out that this had helped the Sarawak government resolve complaints regarding integrity in government agencies and

Talib hits out at Putrajaya

Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip has hit out at Putrajaya for establishing the Federal Village Community Management Council (MPKKP) in Sarawak. The move, Talib said, was part of Pakatan Harapan’s effort to colonise Sarawak. “The federal government has failed to fulfill its promise to

State to strengthen civil service

The state government will continue to focus on strengthening its civil service, said the Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. He revealed that it was necessary to form Innovative and Creative groups (KIKs) in all government sectors to empower the civil service. Speaking to

Conserve waterways to protect environment

KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded to conserve waterways in the state in an effort to protect the natural environment. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the state government would continue to provide support in organising river cleaning programmes throughout the state. “Such programme is vital