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Get mining licences and leases, Sarawak tells Petronas
State moves to exert mining rights as part of Malaysia Agreement 1963, says chief minister.
Changes to land laws to address Sarawak native land issues in May
Task force needs time to look at land rights issues holistically and work out proposals to amend the laws, says Deputy Chief Minister Douglas Uggah Embas.
Borneo Christians shocked at Islamic council's offer to translate Bible
Mais lawyer’s suggestion that the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka prepare a BM version of the gospel scandalises Christians in Sabah and Sarawak.
Sarawak rolls out cashless mobile payment solution
State takes a step closer to realising vision of becoming cashless society by 2030.
Pandikar gets more brickbats over MA63
Opposition party leader urges Dewan Rakyat Speaker to learn legal implications, validity and impact of the document so as to stop ’talking rubbish’.
CM can helm youth organisation as 'Sarawak has no age restriction law'
Federal Youth Societies and Youth Development Act 2007 not applicable in state, legislative assembly told.
Sarawak government denies Bengoh Dam leaking
PKR state chief says it is structurally sound, water stains a designed construction joint.
Sarawak natives give state government 3 months to respond to land demand
State’s indigenous folk seek amendment to Land Code to give force of law to customary ownership of their land.
Stray fireworks make VIPs jump at bridge opening
Sarawak governor, chief minister, and other dignitaries dodge misdirected pyrotechnics whizzing straight at them.
DAP lawmaker accuses Sarawak govt of operating RM2 billion slush fund
Pakatan Harapan Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen claims state government has RM2 billion fund to use in upcoming election.
Sarawak PKR chief fails to fast forward Land Code amendment
Speaker rejects Baru Bian’s motion to seek leave from state assembly to introduce private member’s bill on amendment.
Sarawak to form task force to reclaim state rights
Deputy Chief Minister Douglas Uggah says mandate given to negotiate with Putrajaya after failure to uphold Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Opposition lawmaker worried Sarawak Pay partner is a Chinese spy
DAP assemblywoman says Huawei is considered a threat to national cyber security by foreign governments and should not be Sarawak Pay partner.
Sarawak unveils RM8.22 billion development budget for 2018
70% of total sum earmarked for development, of which more than half will go to rural areas.
Sarawak tasks state power firm with researching hydrogen fuel
It will reduce state’s carbon footprint and contribute towards state’s Vision 2030 development goals, says CM.