Sarawak wants to be given more autonomy

Cultural get-together: People in their traditional attire livening up the atmosphere at the Darul Hana bridge, Kuching, in conjunction with Minggu Perpaduan 2023 (National Unity Week). — Bernama

KUCHING: Sarawak wants the Federal Government to delegate more powers to the state government.

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the recognition of the state Public Works Department and Irrigation and Drainage Department as technical departments was laudable as it gave the state government the authority to implement federal projects worth up to RM50mil.