ALMOST two weeks ago, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was invited as a guest star for the special Sarawak Day episode of the Keluar Sekejap (KS) Podcast. This popular podcast is hosted by former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who also serves as the chief curator and
KUCHING: The Malay book publishing industry should promptly explore new areas such as science and technology to enhance the country’s book industry, according to Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, a member of the board of directors of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). He emphasised that this is a key challenge that
KUCHING: Malaysia needs to establish a national book database as an important step in empowering the production of quality Malay-language works and advancing the local book publishing industry. Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, a member of the Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka (DBP) Management Board, stated that it would serve as a
KUCHING: The method for determining a vote of confidence in the Prime Minister within the Dewan Rakyat involves confirming the legitimacy of majority support from Members of Parliament, not merely collecting Statutory Declarations (SDs). The President of the Senate, Tan Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said that certain quarters
KUCHING: The biography chronicling the political journey of Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg over four decades, titled ‘Perjalanan Politik Abang Johari Premier Sarawak’ is now available for reading. The 496-page book which took over 10 years to publish, delves into the political career of Abang Johari until
A UNIQUE border market featuring traders from two different countries, Serikin Market, is a household name in this neck of the woods. Straddling the Sarawak-Indonesia border, the longest border market in the country has gained quite a reputation as a shopping paradise for locals and tourists alike. Indeed, a visit
KUCHING: It’s a remarkable milestone for journalism in Sarawak as Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, a distinguished senior fellow of the National Council of Professors, adds another achievement to his illustrious career. He has been appointed as a member of the prestigious Malaysia-Indonesia Brotherhood of Journalists (ISWAMI) Malaysia Administrative Council, marking
KUCHING: The granting of powers on the matters on environment, labour and the appointment of a Judicial Commissioner in Sarawak are three new matters under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which have already received a policy decision. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties)
BINTULU: Although Gabungan Parti Sarawak is confident of retaining Jepak state seat in the by-election, the coalition will not and take the challenge of the opposing parties lightly. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president, said all the GPS
KUCHING: Ex-prisoners and ex-juvenile inmates should be given a second chance in life after serving their sentences. It is because of this that the Ministry of Youth and Sports organised the Yellow Ribbon Programme, aimed at building the confidence of such participants through group activities. “It is implemented through a
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