Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

24 children in Kuching and Serian receive temporary identification documents

KUCHING: A group of 24 children from Kuching and Serian divisions were granted their Sarawak Temporary Identification Documents (DSITKS) on Tuesday (June 20). These documents, received during a handover ceremony at CSSC Kuching, will provide the children access to government-provided education and healthcare services. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that

MASwings genesis to having own boutique airline

‘We want to cover regional destinations, fly to Kuala Lumpur as well as Singapore. The main objective is to offer moderate airfares, particularly within Malaysia.’ – Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. THE state government’s move to acquire MASwings, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG),

MTV winner Jerry to perform at Unity Concert

KUCHING: The public will be able to catch a glimpse of homegrown MTV Award winner, Jerry Kamit, at his exclusive performance at the Unity Concert on Thursday (June 22) evening. Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) said the Unity Concert will take place at Godown Amphitheatre at the Kuching Waterfront. The hour-long

Long wait over, Bong Shi Hui granted citizenship

KUCHING: Bong Shi Hui, a 24-year-old who was adopted by Kong Nguh Shan and Bong Kong Jin in 2017, has finally received approval for her citizenship after a five-year wait. In 2018, her adoptive parents submitted a citizenship application for Bong under Article 15A at the National Registration Department (JPN)

Wishesland expands to Selangor, supports Cerebral Palsy

KUCHING: Wishesland, a non-profit organisation (NGO) is expanding to West Malaysia by opening its first branch in Selangor. The founder and president of Wishesland, Chi Poh Yung said that recently the Malaysian Registrar of Society approved Wishesland’s application to set up Wishesland Selangor. “We are pleased that our application was

Tiong: Beware of parties using religion for personal agendas

BINTULU: The people have been warned against extremist politics that exploit religion for personal interests. According to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, there is a Peninsular-based political party that often uses religion and race cards to gain favours. He said this form of propaganda is extremely

Sarawak’s strong financial standing will benefit its people

BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s efforts to increase the state’s revenue through various diversifying and reengineering efforts are for the people. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state continues to pave the way in its transition to a new economy that focuses on green

Premier confident with new PDP line-up

BINTULU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) plays a significant role in shaping the state’s development, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman, who is also the Premier of Sarawak, is confident that the new line-up elected during the party’s triennial general assembly (TGA),

Combination of experience, youth in new PDP line-up

BINTULU: The new Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) line-up elected during its Triennial General Assembly (TGA) is expected to solidify the party. Newly elected PDP deputy president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the combination of experienced and youth in the new line-up is in line with the party’s ideals. He also

Dr Penguang puts party’s unity and stability first

BINTULU: Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil made a selfless decision by prioritising the interests of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) over his personal ambitions. He announced his withdrawal from the race for the party’s deputy president position during the PDP Triennial General Assembly (TGA) meeting today (June 10). Dr Penguang disclosed