Author: Lynch Cowan

Sarawak government has signed Corruption-Free Pledge with MACC   

KUCHING: The Sarawak government welcomes the proposal by the Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Centre (GIACC) for the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) to include asset declaration in the key performance indicator (KPI) of ministers. Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated this yesterday in response to a press statement by

Technology showcase to Dr M big honour for lecturer

KUCHING: Swinburne’s multimedia design lecturer John Hii was extremely excited and honoured when given the opportunity to showcase the Microsoft HoloLens technology to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the recent 5G Malaysia Showcase in Putrajaya. Held at Putrajaya’s Kompleks Perbadanan the 5G Malaysia Showcase aimed to highlight the potential

3rd Rainforest Fringe Festival from July 5-12

KUCHING: The 3rd Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF) will be held at the Old Courthouse here from July 5 – 12 this year. Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced this today during a press conference at the auditorium of the Old Courthouse. The 3rd

Doubts over legality of MA63

KUCHING: Is there a right to exit from the Federation of Malaya is a big question with uncertain answers. One legal mind, Voon Lee Shan who is a former Batu Lintang state assemblyman, yesterday forwarded an opinion on this. According to Voon, Sabah and Sarawak were acquired by the Federation

Betong will surge ahead to greater heights: Uggah

BETONG: Betong will continue to see even brighter days ahead, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah. He said that 17 years after its elevation from a district to a division, it has already achieved much. “With strategic plans and programmes in place especially in the agricultural sector, I

Were Sarawak and Sabah decolonised before Malaysia formed?

‘United Nations Resolutions 1514 and 1541 require decolonisation first before colonies allowed to determine their political future.’ There is no such thing as equal partnership within a federation, according to Universiti Malaya’s law professor Emeritus Prof Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi. During a talk organised by Society Empowerment and Economic

8,000 biscuit packs for those on duty during festive season

KUCHING: The Gawai-Raya Sumbangsih is a programme to appreciate the sacrifices of staffers of enforcement departments especially those who will be working during the festive season, said Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah at a handing over ceremony of biscuits packs to the

Sarawak ready to repair and rebuild its dilapidated schools

SRI AMAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday announced that the state government was ready to hand over RM300 million for the repair and rebuilding of dilapidated schools in the state. “The RM300 mln is now ready for the first phase of the repair and rebuilding of

Special English training for 3,000 teachers

SRI AMAN: Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong reiterated yesterday that 3000 teachers would be trained to use the English language in the classroom. “When visiting Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently, Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik said that Prime Minister Tun

My Second Home needs enhancement: Dr Sim

KUCHING: The Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is very important as it not only affects housing but also education and investment, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian (pic). “We welcome everyone to discuss this programme where we can see what is happening to our