KUCHING: The late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s political acumen and contribution serves as a reference to current and aspiring lawmakers. In stressing this, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the former Head of State and father of modern Sarawak was the architect behind Sarawak’s progress and success. “His great political
KUCHING: Michael Kong Feng Nian, the Special Assistant to Stampin MP and Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, has urged the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to swiftly conduct a comprehensive investigation into the pricing practices of airlines and take decisive action to rectify the issue. Expressing deep concern and dismay over
KUCHING: Former Head of State, the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was described as an outstanding and exemplary leader said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang. Idris said Taib was instrumental in developing Sarawak and the improved the wellbeing of its people. “He was an outstanding
KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is a great loss to Sarawak and the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas described Taib as a truly great master planner and architect of a modern, united and progressive Sarawak. “He indeed played
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has declared a two-day mourning period today and tomorrow (Feb 22). According to a press statement from the Sarawak government flags should be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak during the official mourning period. “It is with deep sorrow that the former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun
KUCHING: A political analyst predicted that determining party positions would be a challenge after the proposed merger between Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) takes shape. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said however, talks of the proposed merger has been quiet for
KUCHING: Planning and design work on the construction of the Sarawak Cancer Centre will only commence after financing arrangements between the state and federal governments are finalised. Deputy Health Minister Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni said for this purpose a committee has been set up involving the Ministry of Health (MoH),
KUCHING: The government is considering reviewing regulations regarding the sale of medical devices conducted through online business platforms. Federal Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said selling medical devices online is a big issue at the moment. “It will be unfair if our regulatory authority, through the Medical Device
SIMANGGANG: Handicraft making holds the key to preserving cultural heritage, Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie has stressed. She noted that handicraft making plays a significant role in safeguarding cultural heritage, promoting the cultural identity of communities, bolstering the local economy through the creative industry, and fostering social
KUCHING: A total of 210 recipients from the Chinese community in Stakan constituency here received mandarin oranges and red packets (angpow) from its assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim. During the presentation ceremony held at Jalan Muara Tuang Multipurpose Community Hall here on Thursday, Hamzah said the contribution were to enliven the
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