Monday, 22 December 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

State proposes new method to measure poverty

JULAU: A new method to measure poverty levels in Sarawak has been suggested by the state Economic Planning Unit (EPU), revealed Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg He said the method had been proposed to the federal EPU and would be studied by Minister in the Prime

New Julau petrol station gets the nod

JULAU: The Sarawak government has agreed to build a new petrol station to meet the demands of commuters in the Julau area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg agreed to the request made during the leader-with-people programme here, on Today. He said due to the high number

GPS will be the bride

BAU: The peninsula-based parties will be dependent on Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to form a new Federal government after the 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said GPS is an independent entity and is not tied to any political parties in the peninsula

RM100 million to upgrade Bau – Kuching road

BAU: The tender to upgrade the old Bau – Kuching road into a dual carriageway will be out by April next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the road upgrading project costing about RM100 million has been approved. “The tender will be out in April

Pakatan’s clear plan when it comes to power devolution, says Dr Yii

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has shown to have the clearest and most comprehensive plan when it comes to proper devolution of power, especially when it comes to healthcare and education, to Sarawak. Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate for Bandar Kuching, Dr Kelvin Yii said PH had set the foundation and

105 in Batang Sadong cast their ballots

SIMUNJAN: A total of 105 early voters for the Batang Sadong parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15) cast their ballots at 8am today (Nov 15). According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the early voters for the constituency were policemen and they cast

PBK chief pours scorn on PH manifesto

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan called into question Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) manifesto for the 15th general election (GE15) given that PH failed to fulfil its manifesto in GE14. He said when PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim came here on Saturday he once again talked about their

Enduring life’s toughest moments

Book Title: Blue Sky Mansion ISBN: 978-981-4901-82-6 Author: HY Yeang Publisher: Epigram Books Publication Year: 2021 Price: RM49.90 “The patience of perseverance is enduring to the end.” – Lailah Gifty Akita, author Blue Sky Mansion, a book by HY Yeang, tells the story of Tang Mei Choon, a young girl

Call to vote wisely, choose GPS

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Stampin candidate, Lo Khere Chiang called upon voters to vote wisely and choose GPS that can give what’s best for Sarawakians. Lo who had his first talk on Friday evening, said this to hundreds of supporters who gathered at Moyan Genesis Parade car park. The

Religious teachers to get additional allowances

KUCHING: The Sarawak government plans to review the allowances given to Kelas Agama and Fardu Ain (KAFA) teachers in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will be tasked to look into the matter. He revealed that the state