National Policy & Budget news in Miri Hospital
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Abang Johari: Sarawak and Sabah strength reinforces Malaysia
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak's development is not only for the state but part of building a stronger, more competitive Malaysia. He said Sarawak is ready to share its energy and infrastructure capacity with Sabah, including an electricity grid connection, and stressed the need for a united Sabah and Sarawak voice at the federal level in line with MA63. He spoke at the launch of the PBB Sarawak Northern Zone Special Convention at Stadium Tertutup Miri.
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Abang Johari: Sarawak's MA63 demands grounded in constitution, not excessive
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has always been rational in pursuing its MA63 rights, basing demands on the Federal Constitution and the state's capacity. Speaking at a PBB Northern Zone convention in Miri, he said the PM had agreed Sabah and Sarawak should have one-third representation in the Dewan Rakyat, and that Sarawak proposed a special grant formula of 10 or five per cent of revenue depending on the country's fiscal position.
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Abang Johari shares Sarawak economic vision with ADB in Manila
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is interested in Sarawak's approach to economic development and poverty eradication. He shared the state's vision and experience at a meeting in Manila, Philippines last week. He said this while speaking at the PBB Sarawak Northern Zone Special Convention at the Miri Indoor Stadium today.
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RM14 million RTP funds upgrade facilities at 36 Miri schools
A total of 36 primary and secondary schools in Miri have received over RM14 million in Rural Transformation Project (RTP) funds to upgrade facilities. The latest project, a RM160,000 walkway at SK South Miri, was completed on Sept 7, over a month ahead of schedule.