Miri landslide: Help from experts in KL to be sought if needed, says Deputy Premier

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee is prepared to bring in experts from Kuala Lumpur to assist in rescuing victims buried in the landslide which occurred in Miri early Wednesday. Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Sarawak Deputy Premier, said such expert assistance will only be sought if necessary. "For now, the...

Stay united to ensure Sarawak’s political stability, economic progress, says Deputy Premier in Gawai message

KUCHING: Gawai Dayak is a time for Sarawakians to celebrate their unity and harmony, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah (pic). He said unity was the driving force behind Sarawak's political stability, progress and economic development. "Let us, during this festive season, celebrate the existing unity, harmony and cooperation among us all, in sync with our...

Sarawak approves SST on export of ferroalloys and polysilicon, says Deputy Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak has approved the introduction of state sales tax (SST) on the export of ferroalloys and polysilicon as part of efforts to diversify revenue sources, says Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah. The Deputy Premier said the tax would be imposed at the rate of 1.5% effective Sept 1 this year. "This is a fair and reasonable rate...