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Abang Johari calls on local communities to help protect Sarawak's forests

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KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has called on local communities to play a greater role in conserving and protecting forests, which he described as vital reservoirs of natural resources. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd See the Story

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Court orders psychiatric assessment for man accused of stone-throwing vandalism in Kuching

By Dorcas Ting KUCHING, July 11: A 68-year-old man with a documented mental condition has been ordered by the Magistrates’ Court to undergo a month-long psychiatric evaluation following two separate incidents involving damage to passing vehicles. Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan issued the order after granting a request by investigating officer ASP Arman Ibrahim, who informed the court that the accused, Bujang Sanusi, holds a government-issue…See the Story

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No need for GPS, GRS to meet PM for now as there are no major issues, says DPM

By Karen Bong KUCHING, July 12: Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof said there is no need for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to attend a special session with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at this time, as there are no major issues that require a direct meeting. He said this in response to a closed-door meeting held by the Prime Minister with Barisan Nasional (BN) members of Parliament at his offi…Read Article

Jalan Astana residents plead for peace amid late-night ‘mat rempit’ chaos

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Kota Sentosa rep slams Pending rep’s claim that Sarawak is ‘not ready’ for investors as misleading and damaging

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, July 12: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has slammed Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong’s claim that Sarawak is “not ready” for foreign investors, calling it misleading, damaging to investor confidence, and unbecoming of a Sarawakian leader. Responding to the Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) organising secretary’s remarks published in Free Malaysia Today today, Yap said the statement was “disappointing” and f…Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Premier plants 50 millionth tree in landmark forestry push

By Shikin Louis KUCHING, July 12: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today symbolically planted the 50 millionth tree at the State-level International Day of Forests celebration, marking a significant milestone that far exceeds the original campaign target of 35 million trees. The species planted was the belian tree, a highly valued and durable hardwood native to Borneo, and is the official tree of Sarawak. Amongst tho…Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Mile 7 flood woes to end by November with drainage upgrading project

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, July 11: A long-standing flash flood problem along Jalan Kuching Ranger Depo in Mile 7 will soon be resolved as works officially begin on a RM300,000 drainage upgrading project under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2023. The project will involve the construction of reinforced concrete drains measuring 1.2 metres wide, up to 1.5 metres deep, and stretching 300 metres in length. The new drains are designed to a…Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Kuching’s homeless transit centre launched to restore dignity, offer fresh start

By Shikin Louis KUCHING, July 11: The Sarawak government today officially launched Tempat Transit Gelandangan (TTG), or Transit Place for the Homeless, at Jalan P. Ramlee in Kuching, providing not only a safe overnight refuge, but also comprehensive support services to help the homeless rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. The centre, operated by Hidayah Centre Foundation as the anchor non-governmental organisation (NGO), provides tempo…Kuching · Kuching Read Article

MBKS approves 722 Sarawak Independence Day gathering, rebuts claims of delay

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, July 11: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng has refuted claims that the upcoming 722 Gathering to honour Sarawak’s Independence Day was jeopardised due to a lack of response from his office, stressing that the council has officially approved the event today. Wee was responding to recent remarks by the event’s organising chairman and Saya Anak Sarawak founder Peter John Jaban, who had alleged th…Independence Day · Kuching Read Article

MPP: Local enforcement not enough as heavy lorries ruin roads, CVLB must step up

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, July 11: The issue of road damage at Jalan Kwong Thiong near Lotak Villas in Batu Kawah is not merely a matter of ground-level enforcement such as issuing compounds or stop-work orders, but directly involves overloaded lorries, which is an issue under the licensing and regulatory jurisdiction of the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB). Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai made the statement in respon…Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Sarawak maintains high-income status with 2024 Gross National Income per capita of RM73,100

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, July 11: Sarawak has once again established itself as a high-income State based on the 2024 Gross National Income (GNI) per capita data released by the World Bank. On his X account, World Bank’s Lead Economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said that Sarawak recorded a GNI per capita of RM73,100, surpassing the high-income threshold set at RM63,800 annually. Based on the data, which used the Atlas method, Sarawak ranked…World Bank · Kuching Read Article

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Abang Johari calls on local communities to help protect Sarawak's forests

Court orders psychiatric assessment for man accused of stone-throwing vandalism in Kuching

No need for GPS, GRS to meet PM for now as there are no major issues, says DPM

Jalan Astana residents plead for peace amid late-night ‘mat rempit’ chaos

Kota Sentosa rep slams Pending rep’s claim that Sarawak is ‘not ready’ for investors as misleading and damaging

Premier plants 50 millionth tree in landmark forestry push

Mile 7 flood woes to end by November with drainage upgrading project

Kuching’s homeless transit centre launched to restore dignity, offer fresh start

MBKS approves 722 Sarawak Independence Day gathering, rebuts claims of delay

MPP: Local enforcement not enough as heavy lorries ruin roads, CVLB must step up

Sarawak maintains high-income status with 2024 Gross National Income per capita of RM73,100

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