Author: Goh Pei Pei

PBM eyeing a coalition after six months

KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) will explore the possibility of joining a coalition after six months, nonetheless discussions are ongoing. Its party president Datuk Larry Sng, however, did not elaborate further on why the party needs another six months before deciding the next move. PBM, he said, needs clean and

Expect political stability under Anwar, says Minos

KUCHING: Malaysians can expect a more stable and peaceful year under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after all the endless political squabbles in the country over the last few years. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the country and the people want and need political and economic stability, to

Yap wants aid channelled to urban low-income groups: Yap

KUCHING: The unity government should look into providing more targeted assistance to low-income families in urban areas to ease their burden due to the increasing cost of living. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the government should consider increasing financial assistance to the low-income group and ensure affordable housing, more

Chong to seek more funds for flood mitigation in Sarawak

KUCHING: State DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen is ready to fight for more funds for flood mitigation projects in Sarawak when Parliament sits again in February next year. He said flash floods in several urban areas, including Kuching, were a long-standing issue, which often occurred during heavy downpours. The Stampin

PBM told to end political drama

KUCHING: It is time for the Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) to put an end to the on-going political drama involving its party president Datuk Larry Sng as well as other party leaders and members. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political scientist Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan said Sng and two former

The most complex, kaleidoscopic kek lapis ever

Baking a traditional Sarawak ‘kek lapis’ (layer cake) is always challenging, tedious and time-consuming. Each layer must be evenly baked, and it can take up to eight hours to complete just one cake. However, Karen Chai is not deterred. She described herself as a perfectionist and loves being creative. It’s

State on road to economic recovery

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has laid down a clear roadmap towards economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic through the Post-COVID-19 Strategic Development 2030 (PCDS 2030) and realign the policies towards a greener and decarbonised earth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak

Celebrate responsibly to curb COVID spike

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to celebrate Christmas responsibly by observing all the health practices in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the relapse of COVID-19 in China was the best lesson learned, thus, the people should not

Step up efforts to increase foreign tourists: Tiong

KUCHING: Concerted efforts are needed to effectively promote Sarawak as a tourist destination to attract more foreign tourists. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said there are many international travellers who still do not recognise Sarawak as a tourist destination or one of the must-visit

PBK seeks return of O & G resources to S’wak

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has claimed that “it is not a difficult thing to do” for the federal government to repeal the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74) so that all oil and gas resources can be returned to Sarawak. Its president Voon Lee Shan in a statement today said