Category: Kuching

Sarawak tourism enters 2026 with strong recovery momentum and clear 2026 to 2028 potential. Arrivals and receipts are rising across key markets. The state prioritises sustainability, digitalisation, community benefits and business events. These priorities aim to secure resilient, inclusive growth.

Budget 2027 backed RM15.091 billion revenue and a RM246 million surplus. KUTS Phase 1 stood at 49% actual against 53% planned by September 2026. Road accidents reached 16,776 from January to September 2026. Aircraft movements hit 93,798 in Q3 2026.

ILMU cut foreign worker processing from 80 to 43 days, beating the 61-day benchmark by 18 days.

Sarawak’s 2027 Budget sets aside RM1.38 billion for water, electricity and telecommunications. A 25% electricity rebate helps 716,000 consumers, while RM5 monthly water subsidies support about 600,000 households. Statewide water coverage is 86.1%, and 94.5% of settlements have internet coverage.

Sarawak's 2027 Budget funds education, higher education, innovation, talent development and regional development through the Ministry for Education, Innovation and Talent Development. The account reports progress, projects and community responses, while noting delivery depends on federal cooperation and outcome data.

The Sarawak State Library (Amendment) Bill 2026 was tabled and debated in the DUN. It clarifies ministerial powers, memorial archives, governance, property vesting and Schedule changes. Members raised concerns on access, preservation, digitisation and accountability. The Bill passed without amendment.