KUCHING: Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Gerawat Gala has expressed his support for the practice of not having one person holding simultaneous posts as an MP and a state assemblyman. “The practice of not having an MP stand as a candidate for state election is a practice
KUCHING: Bukit Kemuyang has been identified as another centre for expanding the development of Sibu town. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the area would also be connected to Bukit Lima and Kampung Nangka. “This will become a commercial area,” he said when officiating at SMC’s 40th-anniversary
KUCHING: The state government has approved a new building for the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) at a cost of between RM70 million and RM100 million. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg hoped that this new building would be a symbol of Sibu’s progress towards a modern era. “I
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has awarded incentives totalling RM800,000 to two Sarawakian Paralympic athletes, namely, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Jong Yee Khie, who won the gold and silver medal respectively in powerlifting at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020. Bonnie received an incentive of RM500,000 while Jong received RM300,000, which were
KUCHING: With the phrase “a reflection of our ability to appreciate and celebrate our differences”, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has more or less described what mission schools in the state mean to its former and current students in particular, and to other Sarawakians as a whole.
KUCHING: The state government’s substantial contribution of RM4 million towards SMK St Joseph’s Mill Hill Block restoration project speaks volumes of the state government’s care for and commitment to education. SMK St Joseph’s board chairman, Father Felix Au, said this donation also indicated the state government’s recognition of St Joseph’s
KUCHING: It is hoped that Sarawak will receive a substantial allocation from the RM1.5 billion provided under the national 2022 Budget for the development of rural infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak. In saying this, Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hoped that substantial allocations would also be provided
LUNDU: The services of former chief minister, the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem or Tok Nan, were commemorated at a food basket presentation ceremony here yesterday.The event was officiated by the State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar.Asfia stated in his speech that the distribution of food
KUCHING: As is customary with every budget, Sarawak hopes for more allocations as it is the largest state in Malaysia.“However, Sarawak, which has a wider area, is still lagging in various aspects of development. It needs immediate attention from the federal government,” said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Dr
KUCHING: Socio-political unity has to be constantly promoted and maintained as it will not happen automatically. This truth, which forms part of the country’s building foundation, was reiterated yesterday. Why? To get the point across and reinforce it in the hearts and minds of the people, especially the younger generation,
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