Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Stand together against unconstitutional move, GPS told

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing called upon Sarawak’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) MPs to stand together and tell the federal government that it is unconstitutional to move the headquarters of the Registry of the High Court from Kuching to

If CM was not consulted, it’s shocking move: Yap

KUCHING: Wilfred Yap calls it “shocking” if the transfer of the principal registry of the High Court to Sabah was done without consulting Sarawak Chief Minister. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) public complaints bureau chief cum Kota Sentosa Branch chairman said, “It is shocking to see yet another of

Move reflects Putrajaya’s high-handedness: Fatimah

KUCHING: The Federal government’s decision to move the Registry of the High Court from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu without consulting the Chief Ministers of Sarawak and Sabah reflected Putrajaya’s high handedness and cannot-be-bothered attitude. This was emphasised by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah

Equal partnership merely an illusion, says Voon

KUCHING: Equal partnership is merely an illusion, said Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) legal advisor Voon Lee Shan. He said this in response to the Federal government’s decision to transfer the headquarters of the Registry of the High Court of Sarawak and Sabah to Kota Kinabalu which went viral on Whatsapp

MRC Stampin donates to fire victims

KUCHING: Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin District donated 12 boxes of clothing to the fire victims of Uma Bawang, Sungai Asap in Belaga. The boxes were handed over to Haider, a representative for the fire victims, last Saturday. The recent fire at Uma Bawang, Sungai Asap in Belaga destroyed two

All-new Toyota Yaris now available in Kuching

KUCHING: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the all-new Toyota Yaris nationwide yesterday. The all-new Toyota Yaris is available in three variants – Yaris 1.5G, Yaris 1.5E and Yaris 1.5J. In Sarawak, the new Yaris 1.5G is priced at RM87,400 while the 1.5E is selling at RM80,400 and 1.5J at RM74,400.

Manhole covered temporarily to prevent accidents, says MPP

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has taken proactive steps by covering the gaping manhole at Batu Kawa Night Market using wood. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said it was a temporarily measure to prevent untoward incident. “We hope to install a concrete manhole cover in a week from now,” he

SEDC makes halal concept better understood

KUCHING: Production of halal products goes beyond just the slaughtering method and using material not derived from pork, said E-Commerce assistant minister Datuk Naroden Majais. The equipment used, permissibility of substances containing elements traceable to pigs in food-based ingredients as well as preparation and processing method matter, he added. “Halal

Make it your business to fight drug abuse: Fatimah

KUCHING : The mind-your-own-business mentality must be done away with in the fight against drugs, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “The community is the closest to the drug users, therefore it can play its part in becoming the eyes and ears for the enforcement unit in combating drug and substance (abuse)

Lovelorn victims lose RM1.35 mln

30 love and 34 Macau scams reported so far this year KUCHING: The state recorded a total of 34 Macau scams involving losses totalling RM1,098,173.58 and 30 love scams with losses amounting to RM1,258,494.98 from Jan 1 to April 11. The biggest Macau scam involved RM329,400 and the smallest was