Sarawak Funds Water, Power, Connectivity

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.

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Sarawak Funds Water, Power, Connectivity

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 Drives Growth Through Education and Talent Backing

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.

Skills Education Drives Youth Career

Technical and vocational education and training in Sarawak creates great opportunities for local youth. Hands-on training programmes help students build practical skills for modern industries. These courses lead directly to stable careers and better livelihoods across the region.

Sarawak Library Bill Safeguards History

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.

Electric River Taxis Transform Kuching

The introduction of the E-Penambang service directly supports Kuching’s Smart City strategy under the smart city mobility component. By retrofitting traditional river boats with clean electric propulsion, this initiative reduces carbon emissions, preserves local heritage, and promotes sustainable urban water transport.

The Fragility Beneath the Interface

Governments promise citizens effortless digital services, and the promise works. Malaysia delivers 80 percent of government services online, and MyDigital ID passed one million users. That smoothness is the quiet seduction. Nobody asks what happens when the screen goes dark.
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Crafting Dreams into Beautiful Beads

Watch as true passion meets careful precision in this beautiful ceramic bead painting demonstration from Kraftangan Malaysia, Sarawak Branch. Every delicate stroke celebrates rich heritage, empowers local entrepreneurship, and transforms simple beads into truly cherished treasures worth sharing worldwide today.

Women’s Leadership Builds Peaceful Resilience

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