KUCHING: The Sarawak government is still negotiating issues related to autonomy in education, medical and healthcare with the federal government. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in response to a question from a Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) member during the GPS Town Hall session at Penview
KUCHING: Bilateral ties between Sarawak and China will be enhanced and strengthened. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said ties between Malaysia and China had always been excellent and must be maintained. “We have to continue to enhance this relationship in all fields,” he said a Chinese Lunar
Chance for Malays, Iban and Bidayuh to study in China KUCHING: China will give out scholarships to Bumiputera students from Sarawak to pursue tertiary students in that country. This is in addition to the existing scholarships provided to local Chinese high school students. Consul General of the People’s Republic of
KUCHING: As reported on Jan 23, four more areas have been reported positive for rabies virus. In a statement by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee yesterday, the cases were reported at Simpang Perindustrian Similaju area, along Jalan Pesisir Bintulu/Miri, Bintulu; Kampung Grogo, Bau; Kampung Sibuluh, Bau and Kampung Bobak Singai,
Move to transform logging and timber sector: CM KUCHING: The Sarawak government will review obsolete forest laws and policies to transform the state’s logging and timber sector. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was to ensure that the laws and policies governing the industrywould be in
Forest Management Certification a must by 2022, says Johari KUCHING: All long-term forest timber licensees are required to obtain Forest Management Certification by 2022. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to ensure that timber concessions are managed sustainably. He was speaking at the launch of “Stakeholders
Sukma incentives to acknowledge athletes’ dedication KUCHING: Some 36 athletes from Sarawak received their incentives for bringing home the gold, silver and bronze medals in the three sports, namely weightlifting, bowling and shooting during the 19th Sukma in Perak last year. The incentives were from Sarawak Weightlifting Association, Amateur Bowling
KUCHING: The formation of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is a new era in the politics of Sarawak. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that a new era means that Sarawak can decide its own future without having to be tied down by other parties. “Last time we
KUCHING: The Pakatan Harapan (PH) controlled by federal government now suddenly finds itself trapped by its “over promise-under delivered” manifesto when it comes to delivering projects in Sarawak. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said this when commenting on Baru Bian’s statement which described the state leaders
GPS born to seek return of rights lost over 55 years: Assemblyman BAU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will not dwell in the past and blame past leaders for what the state has lost over a 55-year period. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh (pic) said GPS is a new ship whose mission
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