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Integrity key factor to organisation’s success, says CM

KUCHING: Integrity is one of the key factors to the success of an organisation. Compliance to rules and regulations is the other, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of Brooke Dockyard’s Demak fabrication yard near here yesterday. The 60-acre facility

Petros not 1MDB: Abang Johari

CM says it’s management is transparent and accountable KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) is not 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) of the state as claimed by a news portal. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the portal claimed it is the 1MDB of Sarawak when referring to Petros.

Economic downturn sparks rise in job scams, claims NGO

KUCHING: The country’s current economic situation has caused an increase in job scams, claims Sarawak Community Policing Association chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng. He said many unemployed people chose to look for easy money by scamming others. “When people lose their jobs, they cannot pay for their expenses, so

Police tracing three suspects in Cambodia job scam

KUCHING: The police are trying to trace three men suspected of being involved in a job scam that victimised 47 Malaysians (40 of them Sarawakians) who ended up imprisoned in Cambodia. Sarawak Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID) chief, Supt Mustafa Kamal Gani, said two of them are Chang Ying Shiong

Embarrassed PH licks wound, says Minos

KUCHING: An embarrassment to Pakatan Harapan (PH) – that’s how political analyst Datuk Peter Minos describes the  Semenyih defeat Minos said it was expected that PH would lose the by-election because all along, it knew it had not been able to deliver on its 14th General Election (GE14) promises. “It

Everrise is coming to CityONE

KUCHING: CityONE Megamall confirmed that one of the largest growing supermarket chain Everrise is taking over Metrojaya’s location. CityONE Megamall owner Stephen Long said while Metrojaya is relocating, Everrise will be moving into the mall starting June onwards. “I am confident with Everrise coming in with their most premium setup,

‘Stand firm against outsider’ message well-understood

KUCHING: The remark made by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg telling Sarawakians to stand firm against outsider, is very clear, strong and a powerful message. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said every right-thinking Sarawakian who truly cares and loves Sarawak understands the chief minister’s message. “We Sarawakians

Drug abuse is serious issue, says Fatimah

KUCHING: Drug abuse has contributed to a rise in domestic violence and divorce cases here. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah said this when commenting on the recent death of a 28-day-old baby girl at a clinic in Kota Samaharan. The baby had

Give way to emergency vehicles

KUCHING: People have been advised to give way to emergency vehicles on the road. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah told reporters this after launching the Tupong Women Welfare Association at the Kampung Kolong 2 community hall at Jalan Sungai Tengah yesterday “Those

Floating mosque symbol of unity

Facility stands where multiracial Sarawakians co-exist, says Taib KUCHING: The building of the new floating mosque, Masjid India Bandar Kuching, is seen as an effort by the Indian Muslim community and the state government to nurture peace and harmony among multiracial Sarawakians. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib