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GE 15: Media gathers at PBB headquarters; GPS candidates announcement

KUCHING:  National and local media have gathered at Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) headquarters as early as 8am today, for the announcement of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates for 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the GPS chairman, arrived

Call for smart, effective youth policies

KUCHING: Today’s youth would generally want a government that is smart and effective in implementing policies that benefit the people and nation especially issues affecting them. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said most young people he met with had expressed their desire for the government to create more jobs because

Families gather at cemeteries on All Souls’ Day

KUCHING: Christians in Sarawak have gathered at the cemeteries across the state today to observe the All Souls’ Day; remembering those who have died. Families were seen cleaning the graves of their loved ones before placing flowers, such as daisies, roses, orchids as well candles. Meanwhile, others were reciting prayers

Unimas ranks 401 in the world impact university

SAMARAHAN: UNIMAS has been ranked 1,201 amongst the 1,799 universities across 104 countries and regions; and ranked 401 in the world impact university ranking. UNIMAS Pro-Chancellor Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas congratulated the university, which had a;sp received recognition from The Awards Asia 2022. At the same time, UNIMAS was

960 infrastructure projects in Sarawak

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 960 projects in various stages with a total sum value of RM45.967 billion has been allocated for Sarawak’s infrastructure development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government together with the federal government are committed to intensify infrastructure development in Sarawak. He

Fadillah walks the talk

KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has the opportunity to meet the people when he met and greeted the Malaysian Family (Keluarga Malaysia) Community at the Zainab Family Food Court, Metrocity here. The programme also gave Fadillah the chance to appraise the surrounding areas and situation on

Ohaaaa Charity Run donates RM25,000

KUCHING: A sum of RM25,000 was donated to the Kuching Life Care Society through the Ohaaaa Charity Run, which was participated by around 800 people . City Joggers Club advisor Chan Boon Teck said the charity run was organised to raise money and donated it to Kuching Life Care Society

Supporting GPS equates to political stability

KUCHING: The support given to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15) can help stabilise the Malaysian government. Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that this is what Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg meant in relation to Sarawak’s statement

Blaze leaves workers’ lodging in ruins

SIBU: A two-storey workers quarters was razed to the ground.  However, its occupants are safe from harm. The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) received an emergency call about a workers’ lodging was on fire at 1.53pm today. It deployed firefighters from Sungai Merah Bomba station to the incident

Man succumbs to injuries suffered in house fire

BINTULU: A man died while receiving treatment after he was rescued by members of the public from a house fire last night. He was among two victims rescued from the burning house at Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Taman Kemena Raya here. The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre