Sarawak reviewing Electricity Master Plan 2025-2030, says state govt

KUCHING: The state-level Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications is reviewing the Sarawak Electricity Master Plan 2025-2030 together with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to ensure comprehensive coverage of rural areas. Sarawak’s Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said that rural coverage currently stands at 98.6% "The ministry remains committed to achieving full electrification in Sarawak by delivering reliable...

Govt to study proposal for phased expansion of social protection coverage, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to study the proposal for a phased expansion of social protection coverage to the working-age population of Malaysia reaching 18 years old to ensure old age income security from 2024 onwards. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that this decision was made during the 6th Meeting of the Malaysian...