Author: Nura V Lorna

Chamber welcomes expansionary budget

KUCHING: The Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) welcomes the RM10.797 billion Sarawak Budget for 2023, which is the largest so far. Its president, Datuk Mutang Tagal, noted that the revenue of RM11.035 billion for 2023 will thus give a surplus of RM238 million. “The Chamber is happy

GPS more comfortable with PN than PH

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s decision to cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) stems from a previous cooperation. They have worked together as a coalition before, after the Sheraton Move, to form the federal government, said political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lydon. He noted that the

Budget aid measures will support businesses

KUCHING: The Sarawak Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) has applauded the Budget 2023 proposals unveiled by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Today (Nov 21). Its secretary-general, Datuk Jonathan Chai, pointed out that it will continue to provide support to local businesses in overcoming the

GPS new faces won hearts of voters in GE15

KUCHING: The new faces of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) effectively demonstrated their ability to win the hearts of the people in the 15th general election (GE15). Half of its 14 newcomers including a former senator triumphed their first bid for Parliament. The formation of the coalition consists of four component

Senior citizens play their role

SERIAN: Senior citizens did not pass up the opportunity to exercise their right to vote as Malaysians in the 15th general election (GE15) today (Nov 19). Jo-og Pani, 78, and Lipor Lagit, 90, were happy that they had fulfilled their obligation as a voter, and hoped that Malaysians in general

Riot and wife vote at SK St. Dominic Pichin

SERIAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Serian Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem arrived at 8am at the SK St. Dominic Pichin polling station to cast his vote today (Nov 19). He was accompanied by his wife, Mincha Kayeng Lengeng, to fulfil their responsibilities as Malaysian citizens. After casting his

GPS will determine next federal govt, says political analyst

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will be the sole factor in determining the formation of the next federal government. Political analyst Dr Azmi Hassan presumed that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and UMNO Sabah would support their own parties–the Barisan Nasional (BN)– leaving GPS to determine which coalition they thought

I will win, says Riot

SERIAN: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Serian parliamentary constituency, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem is confident in defending his seat. He said this when met by reporters when concluding his campaign rally at his headquarters in Kampung Pichin, here, last night. “Suffice to say, I will win,” he

Nancy: Santubong campaign response from young and old positive

LUNDU: The 15th general election (GE15) this time includes recognising the voices and opinions of the youth. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Santubong, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri noted that throughout the campaign period, all communities, young and old, had been well engaged with. “The campaign’s response has so far

Nancy wants to put Lundu on world map

LUNDU: The International Friendship Pathway event, which took place on Today (Nov 17), is the first step towards putting Lundu’s name on the global map. Caretaker Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said more would be done to promote Lundu. The event, part of the 25th