Batu Kitang State Assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has strongly criticised Sarawak Water over its handling of a prolonged low water pressure issue affecting a row of 12 shophouses at Mile 10. Expressing frustration, Lo said the problem had persisted for nearly two years despite numerous complaints from the shop owners. “Only after we went to Sarawak Water and banged on the table last month did they take action. And the shocking thing is it took them a week to fix it,” he said. The issue was eventually resolved after theRead More

Political Secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, has called for a fair and balanced approach to federal budget rationalisation, warning that across the board cuts could further widen existing healthcare disparities in Sarawak. Referring to recent assurances by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that expenditure rationalisation will not affect healthcare hiring or school capacity, Kho said concerns in Sarawak remain valid due to the state’s lower starting point. She highlighted that Sarawak General Hospital, a 1,000 bed facility, should have about 5,500 staff based on national norms, but currently operatesRead More