KL approves RM191m to address city flood issues
KUCHING: The federal government has approved RM191 million for the implementation of the Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) for Sungai Sarawak with the aim of addressing flood issues in several areas in the city. Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that the project is being carried out in […]
Federal govt urged to expedite BALB projects
KUCHING: Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, urges the federal government through the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite the implementation of the Rural Water Supply Project (BALB) in Sarawak. The National Audit Department’s report is one of the audit reports referring to the management of the BALB project funded by […]
Admit you’re wrong, the rakyat can take it
The diesel subsidy will first be rationalised in the peninsula. The implementation in Sabah and Sarawak will happen later. Almost all families in Sabah and Sarawak use diesel for transportation daily. Hence, we will postpone its implementation there. — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the federal government found themselves […]
Federal government to table Bill on carbon trading by year end
KUCHING: The federal government plans to table a Bill on carbon trading in Parliament by the end of this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that the Federal Cabinet decided to table the Bill this year, following a directive from Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “At the national level, (we are) […]
Sarawak reclaims tourism rights under MA63
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) committee has agreed to transfer tourism matters from the federal list to the state list of the Federal Constitution, according to Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said this move was fully agreed upon with the federal government during the […]
Federal govt to launch WhatsApp Chatbot to combat fake news
KUCHING: The federal government is set to introduce a WhatsApp Chatbot for users to verify the authenticity of shared news in a bid to address the spread of unverified information and fake news on WhatsApp. Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the initiative aims to combat the dissemination of misinformation through the popular messaging platform. He […]
Land acquisition: Govt agencies told to ensure prompt disbursement of funds
BY VIVYNNA BUNSI ANN ALL state and federal government entities should ensure sufficient funds are provided and promptly disbursed to the Land and Survey Department (JTS) to finalise the land acquisition process. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this is to prevent any delay in the disbursement of funds to JTS, which […]
Speed up tax refunds for development
THE federal government has been urged to expedite the return of taxes collected in Sarawak to the state government. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said that this measure would enable the Sarawak government to better redistribute wealth through investments in infrastructure, educational access and facilities and social security. “This, in return, will contribute to the […]
Putrajaya urged to provide funds to upgrade water pipelines
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urges the Federal Government to provide additional funds to upgrade the entire water pipeline system in Sarawak. He said, this year alone, the Sarawak Government has spent RM294 million to replace dilapidated pipes in Kuching up to Sri Aman as well as areas in northern […]
Federal govt urged to reintroduce GST
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, has urged the federal government to reconsider the reintroduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Pelawan assemblyman said that GST offers a broader tax framework compared to the Sales and Service Tax (SST). “SST currently contributes 11 per […]
