Eight sworn in as Premier’s political secretaries
KUCHING: Eight political secretaries to the Premier of Sarawak were sworn in before Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on Friday (May 12). The swearing-in ceremony at Wisma Bapa Malaysia was led by Maurice Joannes Giri from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), who was reappointed. Also taking the oath were Roseline Mapong Sabai and Bell […]
PBB plays role as catalyst of improvement
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) plays an important role as a catalyst to improve the livelihood of the Bumiputera. In stating this, Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the political party, which is part of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition is capable of looking after the fate of Bumiputera in the field […]
PBB Kampung Paya Mebi extends aid to needy
KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kampung Paya Mebi branch’s Social and Welfare Bureau continues its charitable activities by extending assistance to the needy. The programme was held in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan at Kampung Paya Mebi here. A total of 30 people consisting of the less fortunate including the elderly […]
Bubur kacang for Kampung Semerah Padi villagers
KUCHING: The month of Ramadan was further enlivened with the distribution of 500 containers of bubur kacang or mung bean porridge to the residents of Kampung Semerah Padi. The programme named Rewang Kampungku Lit organised by the non-governmental organisation (NGO), Nexgen Petra Jaya was a success with the cooperation of the Surau Darul Ikhwan committee […]
PBB to hold convention at three zones
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: In conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence, the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will hold a convention at three zones in the state, this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the convention would be held at three zones which are in south […]
GPS forms Unity Government Consultation Council
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has agreed to the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council. “We have informed our friends in the federal government that we have agreed on the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a press conference after chairing the […]
Fadillah aspires to set up youth training centre
BY NATASHA JEE & ABIDGAIL MERTA KUCHING: Establishing a youth training centre which focuses on leadership skills training for the youth in Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency is a dream that its MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof aspires to achieve in the near future. Fadillah, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said that this is […]
Promoting Sepak Takraw to the younger generation
By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The establishment of Akademi Takraw Satok (ATAS) will further promote the traditional sport (Sepak Takraw) to the younger generation. According to the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy division chief Hilmi Othman, the academy was established by the Takraw Satok Club and PBB Satok Branch for […]
Tanjung Datu rep visits villager’s newly repaired home
LUNDU: Walls, flooring, and roofs of a house in Kampung Meriyu Lundu are finally repaired as part of another Sarawak Housing Repair Programme for the poor (PPRMS) project in Tanjong Datu constituency. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan paid a visit to Jamali Ayub’s home yesterday after restoration work began on Jan 20, 2023. During […]
Nurul appointment is PM’s prerogative, says minister
KUCHING: The controversy surrounding the appointment of former Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament (MP) Nurul Izzah Anwar as senior economic and financial advisor to the prime minister is tainted with political innuendo. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said there is absolutely nothing wrong with Nurul Izzah’s appointment […]
