Author: Gabriel Lihan

Up to constituents if they still want me: Hanifah

MUKAH: Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, the incumbent for Mukah, is leaving it to her constituents to determine if she should continue serving them as their MP. “The decision to compete in the 15th general election (GE15) is in the people’s hands. “Alhamdulillah (thank God), if I am given the opportunity

Scouting laid the foundation for me: Ripin

KUCHING: Participation in the Scout and Girl Guides movements will develop resilience among youths, especially in facing challenging times. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dr Ripin Lamat said it can also develop courage,leadership, and talent among them. He was speaking at a Scout and Girl Guides campfire

Ombudsman Ordinance in the works

KUCHING: Sarawak plans to introduce an Ombudsman Ordinance. Deputy Minister of Integrity and Ombudsman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said a proposal has been to this effect to amplify and enhance integrity in the state. He added that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is proud of Sarawak’s

A livelier Padungan through tree planting

KUCHING: The streets of Padungan, which is close to a hundred years old, needs more ‘soul and life’ to it – and efforts to plant more trees along the streets will help to do so Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that 40 trees will

Book on issues of indigenous people launched

KUCHING: ‘An Anthology of Indigenous Peoples’ Issues’, is a book vital to create awareness and educating future generations on issues faced by indigenous groups around the world. The book, edited by Dr Ramy Bulan and Charles Chow was published by a publisher Thomson Reuters Asia, was officiated at by Deputy

GPS all set, ready for GE15

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is all set for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15) including campaigning during the election. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the state ruling party is ready with its machinery already on the ground and ready to face the election. “GPS has

Salang says he’ll do his best if nominated

KUCHING: Datuk Joseph Salang is ready to give a strong fight if nominated for the coming 15th general election (GE15). The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president said that if given the chance by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari, he is prepared to give his best. On the decision

Kuching cleanliness the responsibility of all, says MBKS mayor

KUCHING: The city’s cleanliness is a shared responsibility of all parties, councils and the public included. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has said that it is everyone’s duty to ensure cleanliness of the city is maintained. “We would like to appeal to everyone, that this

More tourism opportunities between Sarawak and Indonesia with border reopening

KUCHING :The opening of borders between Sarawak and West Kalimantan will enhance more tourism opportunities between Malaysia and Indonesia. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia, in particular, Sarawak must continue to be strengthened. He was

GPS should demand more federal funding, opines PBK chief

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should demand from the federal government development funds as this is the latter’s responsibility. In making this call, Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government—when in power for 22 months—had failed to put in sufficient effort to alleviate