DEPUTY Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian paid tribute to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud for maintaining Sarawak’s political stability through the partnership of the ruling parties, especially with Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), during the latter’s tenure as chief minister. Apart from political development, the SUPP
THE passing of the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud marked the conclusion of a memorable era. Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said there are no better words to express gratitude for the former governor than saying he has devoted his entire life to the people of
SARAWAK recorded 1,453 citizenship applications for children and individuals aged below 21 under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution from 2018 to 2023, with 793 of them are still in the process. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said while 50 individuals have applied this
SATOK assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has proposed that the Sarawak Ports Authority be known as SPort. “This is similar to the abbreviation of Sarawak Pay that is now known as SPay Global,” he said. He was debating the Sarawak Ports Authority Bill 2024 during the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN)
FIVE new telecommunication towers under the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) initiative in the Dudong constituency are expected to be completed by early 2025. Telecommunication Deputy Minister Datuk Liwan Lagang said two towers are already operational, while the remaining three are in various stages of implementation and are expected
THERE is no pressing need to expand Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Abang Abdul Rahman in Saratok, said Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee. He said there was a 14 per cent decrease in enrolment over the past five years, with only 579 students enrolled this
KUCHING: The Sarawak Media Conference (SMEC) 2024, held for the first time this year, is set to become an annual event, says Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol. Scheduled during the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) celebration from May 25 to 27, he
KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Development Council (MPS) has introduced the Sarawak Suicide Reporting Card (SASaR) guidelines to promote responsible reporting and safe messaging of suicide news. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah praised this groundbreaking initiative, stating that it would provide essential guidance to journalists,
SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak Government has greenlit the proposal to upgrade the Dewan Mesra Simunjan, aiming to enhance comfort for the local community during various activities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg confirmed the decision, echoing the suggestion put forward by Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. “Awla requested for
SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak Government is set to announce a salary increase package within the next month and a half. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said a comprehensive study will be conducted before making the announcement, as it is necessary to carefully evaluate the offerings put forth by the
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