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Sarawak deputy police commissioner visits Kapit

KAPIT: Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner (DCP) Dato Pahlawan Mohd Dzuraidi Ibrahim paid a visit to Kapit on Wednesday. Speaking at a briefing upon his arrival, he commended Kapit police for doing a good job in maintaining peace and order. “I have attended a briefing earlier with Kapit police on the

China diplomat holds Sarawak in high esteem

KUCHING: Deputy Consul-General Zhang Yang from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching has many good words for Sarawak. He said the state is unique in that its harmony exists not just within the community but also between its people and the environment. He said this

Road closure: Users take note

SAMARAHAN: Road maintenance at Jalan Muara Tuang/Stakan Melayu here is expected to start today until July 21. The Public Works Department (JKR) in a statement said that the repair and maintenance work here is expected to commence at 9 tonight. The department added that the road closure would only be

The pedestrian walk or cycling track?

Forty years ago, Kuching was a town comprising considerate, careful and courteous drivers, until recently. However, as the economy improved, many young people began to own cars and the city was transformed into a city of impatient and inconsiderate speed hogs. About 25 years ago, for safety reasons, I requested that

Respect his choice: Fadillah

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said he respected Datuk Dr Jerip Susil’s decision to quit Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) with immediate effect. “That is his choice and we cannot do anything to decide for him. “At the same time, we also have no right

Dr Sindang raises his hat to a ‘brave’ politician

SERIAN:  Dr Jerip Susil has been hailed as a brave politician whose decision to quit Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) was guided by his constituents. Political secretary to the chief minister Dr Simon Sindang Bada said for anyone who has been with a party for so long, deciding to quit cannot

Many surprised by Dr Jerip quitting PSB

KUCHING: Datuk Dr Jerip Susil’s decision to quit as Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) deputy president has surprised many including his close acquaintances. PSB secretary-general George Lo said the unexpected move was unexpected by party members, including himself and the party president Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh. “He did not inform

Rayong is disappointed

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) youth chief Johnical Rayong Ngipa has expressed disappointment with deputy president Datuk Dr Jerip Susil for quitting the party. “I’m deeply saddened by this latest twist of event involving the party,” he said when asked for his reaction to the sudden decision by Dr Jerip

Positive, far-sighted decision, says PDP veep

KUCHING: Transportation Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil’s decision to resign with immediate effect from Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has been described as positive and far-sighted. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) vice president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday. “He has put the interest

Dr Jerip quits PSB

KUCHING: Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, in a surprise move, yesterday announced his decision to quit Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) where he was deputy president. The decision took everyone, politicians and non-politicians alike, by surprise as just 15 days ago, together with other top leaders of PSB, he had