Jepak expansion master plan gets the nod
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE BINTULU: A new master plan for the development of the Jepak area has been approved by the state government, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the master plan includes the development of a new administrative centre for Bintulu Division that will drive development in […]
Research and AI to get substantial funding
KUCHING: The state government will give substantial allocation for research activities, including Artificial intelligence (AI) in Sarawak. Although Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg did not disclose the exact amount of the allocation, he assured that it will be included in the state’s next budget. “In the next budget, we will of […]
New villages to be developed in rural districts
BETONG: The State government will establish new villages in several rural districts in Betong. In announcing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the new villages would have their own house models. “We will establish it at Lingga, Maludam, Beladin and also Pusa. If the folks want to build houses […]
Sarawak’s ART commences second stage of test
BY JAMES WONG & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Sarawak’s Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) officially commenced the second stage of its Proof of Concept (POC) test at Kuching Isthmus yesterday. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who officiated at the launch earlier, stressed that the state government is investing in a sustainable public […]
Support from state govts can make country among world’s biggest economy: Ahmad Maslan
MELAKA: Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan expressed hope that the state governments can work together with the federal government to elevate the country’s economy to be among the top 30 largest. Malaysia currently ranks 37th, hence, support from all parties is needed to achieve this goal, he added, Ahmad told reporters this […]
Reject attempts by irresponsible parties to destabilise state govt: NS ruler
KUALA PILAH: The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir urged the people to remain united and thwart attempts by some irresponsible parties to disrupt peace and harmony by destabilising the state government, like during the previous term. Tuanku Muhriz also reminded all elected state assemblymen to offer their loyalty to the […]
State committed to children’s well-being, mental health
KUCHING: The state government is committed to provide a supportive and conducive ecosystem to ensure the well-being and mental health of children and families. Targeted initiatives and programmes, functional governance and participation of the community are therefore vital, said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said it is timely […]
Our very own airline
‘We (Sarawak) are in the Borneo Island, if people want to come here, they need to take a flight because they cannot use any other mode of transport, but the airfare is expensive.’ – Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Of all the visionary and transformative policies and initiatives that the state government is […]
Water supply: Singapore looking at the Sarawak experience
KUCHING: Singapore’s National Water Agency (PUB) looking towards Sarawak for its expertise in the water supply sector and hopes to establish cooperation with the state government future on the matter. Utilities and Telecommunications (MUT) Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said PUB conveyed its intention to his ministry during a recent meeting in Marina Barrage, Singapore. Julaihi […]
Sarawak govt hopes to complete takeovers by yearend
KUCHING: The state government hopes to complete the take-over of three entities from the federal government by the end of the year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. While naming two of the entities which he had announced previously he chose to keep mum on the third takeover. “There are […]
