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PRS respects Dr Jerip’s party choice

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) respects the decision made by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in accepting Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil into its fold, said PRS information chief Datuk Wilfred Nissom (pic). “Although PRS had made its stand during the time of Tok Nan (the late Chief Minister

What is important is he is GPS

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic) said he feels relief that former PSB deputy president Datuk Dr Jerip Susil is now a part of GPS. “I am happy he chose PBB. He sure gives us added strength, but equally

Sukma swimmer found dead

KUCHING: A 19-year-old swimmer was found dead in his house at Tabuan Jaya yesterday afternoon. The deceased, Ayrtin Lim, had represented Sarawak in the Sukma Games. He was alone at the time of the incident after his mother went to fetch his younger brother from school. It is believed that

Securities Commission’s wanted eight

KUCHING: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is seeking the public’s assistance to provide information on eight individuals who can assist the regulator on several on-going cases. These individuals are believed to have information related to various securities and money laundering offences involving listed companies. Members of the public with any

JKR asked to fix problematic stretch

KUCHING: Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has expressed his disappointment with the Public Works Department (JKR) for not improving and upgrading the drainage system on both sides of the federal road from Jalan Batu Kawa, Stapok to the Datuk Chong Kiun Kong bridge.  The area’s water

Unimas to hold Relay Fest on October 26

KOTA SAMARAHAN: In conjunction with the 23rd Unimas Convention, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Sports Centre will organise the Unimas Confest 2019 Relay Festival on October 26, at Unimas Stadium here. It is the first relay event to be held and involves participation of teams from around Kuching and Kota Samarahan.

Study mom’s allegations, AG told

KUCHING: Attorney-General (AG) Tommy Thomas defending the ‘No Further Action’ (NFA) order with regard to the case where a minor was allegedly sexually assaulted by three older students at a tahfiz school in Ipoh has been described as utterly shocking and unacceptable. The All Women’s Action Society (Awam) said it

S’pore companies show enthusiasm

KUCHING: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) encourages other state departments and agencies to cooperate with each other to promote Sarawak to the outside world. Its chief executive officer Chew Chang Guan said this when met by reporters yesterday at Kuching International Airport (KIA). On how many companies

Inattentive student given reality check

KUCHING: A Form Three student was given a pep talk by a police officer who was in the midst of giving a talk about crime prevention at SMK Kuching Town No. 1 in Kenyalang Park yesterday. Sub-inspector Simon Low was dismayed that the student blatantly ignored his talk and played

Fifth former gets top award

KUCHING: Gordon Chong Xue Zhen, a Form 5 student, was awarded SMK Kuching High’s Principal Special Award, the school’s highest award. Chong was also acknowledged as the school’s model student with his outstanding achievements in academic and curricular activities. Two other Form Five students — Christabelle Yap Chen Ning and