![Sarawak can manage 70 pct of projects without referring to federal govt Sarawak can manage 70 pct of projects without referring to federal govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673052669_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Sarawak can manage 70 pct of projects without referring to federal govt
Around 70 per cent of federal projects can be managed by the Sarawak state government itself without referring to the federal government.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![Agong has advised Sarawak govt to continue functioning after its term ends this June 6 Agong has advised Sarawak govt to continue functioning after its term ends this June 6](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41621943843_YangdiPertuanAgon.jpg)
Agong has advised Sarawak govt to continue functioning after its term ends this June 6
Yang di-Pertuan Agong has advised the Sarawak state government to continue functioning as usual although the term of the State Legislative Assembly ends after June 6.
Tue May 25 2021
![RM1.38 billion spent to upgrade 291 dilapidated schools in Sarawak since 2016 RM1.38 billion spent to upgrade 291 dilapidated schools in Sarawak since 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61596706273_MusliminBinYahaya.jpg)
RM1.38 billion spent to upgrade 291 dilapidated schools in Sarawak since 2016
A total of 291 dilapidated schools in Sarawak have been upgraded and rebuilt since 2016, involving an allocation of RM1.38 billion.
Thu Aug 06 2020
![Shafie wants govt to pursue MA63 agenda Shafie wants govt to pursue MA63 agenda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41595847680_ShafieApdal.jpg)
Shafie wants govt to pursue MA63 agenda
Consensus on 17 of the 21 issues had been reached between the Federal Government and Sabah and Sarawak state governments.
Mon Jul 27 2020
![Sarawak to beef up border control Sarawak to beef up border control](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586439214_AbangJohari.jpg)
Sarawak to beef up border control
The Sarawak state government will beef up its security at the borders between the state and Kalimantan, Indonesia to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Apr 09 2020
![Sarawak to beef up border control Sarawak to beef up border control](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586149218_ABANGJOHARITUNOPE.jpg)
Sarawak to beef up border control
The Sarawak state government will beef up its security at the borders between the state and Kalimantan, Indonesia to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Apr 09 2020
![Formation of Petros got the blessing of federal government - Nancy Shukri Formation of Petros got the blessing of federal government - Nancy Shukri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61441345569_NancyShukri.jpg)
Formation of Petros got the blessing of federal government - Nancy Shukri
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says the Sarawak state government had conducted negotiations with the federal government before setting up Petros.
Wed Aug 09 2017
![Talks on devolution of powers not affected by 'London' decision - Nancy Talks on devolution of powers not affected by 'London' decision - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61441345569_NancyShukri.jpg)
Talks on devolution of powers not affected by 'London' decision - Nancy
The Sarawak state government's decision to send a team of lawyers to London to search for references to the MA1963 will not affect the talks on the devolution.
Mon Jul 10 2017
![Sarawak withdraws from Tourism Malaysia Sarawak withdraws from Tourism Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51464746342_HariGawai.jpg)
Sarawak withdraws from Tourism Malaysia
The Sarawak state government has decided to withdraw the participation of its representative in Malaysia Tourism Board.
Mon Jun 12 2017
![2018 Perak Sukma: Sarawak to spend RM10.9 million to prepare athletes 2018 Perak Sukma: Sarawak to spend RM10.9 million to prepare athletes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61496126459_arawakDatukAbdulK.jpg)
2018 Perak Sukma: Sarawak to spend RM10.9 million to prepare athletes
The Sarawak state government will spend RM10.9 million to develop its athletes in an effort to make the state a sports powerhouse in the country within the next two years.
Tue May 30 2017
![Sarawak government to table digital ordinance Sarawak government to table digital ordinance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495452639_AmarAbangJohariTu.jpg)
Sarawak government to table digital ordinance
The Sarawak state government will table a new ordinance to govern development and management in all aspects, of the digital world.
Mon May 22 2017
![Encroachment: Adenan calls for aggressive enforcement Encroachment: Adenan calls for aggressive enforcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462467013_AdenanSatem.jpg)
Encroachment: Adenan calls for aggressive enforcement
Sarawak state government wants the authorities to deploy an aggressive enforcement approach in dealing with encroachment by foreign trawlers in the state's waters.
Tue Oct 18 2016
![PM Najib chairs weekly Cabinet meeting in Kuching PM Najib chairs weekly Cabinet meeting in Kuching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462336463_NajibKabinet.jpg)
PM Najib chairs weekly Cabinet meeting in Kuching
The weekly federal Cabinet meeting today is being held here at the Sarawak state government administrative headquarters.
Wed May 04 2016
![Adenan meets Najib next Wednesday to discuss devolution of power Adenan meets Najib next Wednesday to discuss devolution of power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51452938531_AdenanSatem.jpg)
Adenan meets Najib next Wednesday to discuss devolution of power
Tan Sri Adenan Satem will meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak next Wednesday to settle matters on the devolution of power to the Sarawak state government.
Sat Jan 16 2016
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025