Sunday, 15 February 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Have passion to work for people, state

The next generation of politicians needs to be brave and have the passion to lead the people. Datuk Paduka Sharifah Mordiah Fauzi (pic) pointed out that beside these qualities, they must also contribute to the community to show that they were worthy of being a leader. “A leader must set

Be proactive and take the lead

Eelected representatives must be more proactive and set leadership examples in their efforts to bring about better social, economic and political developments for the people. Former Samariang assemblywoman Datuk Paduka Sharifah Mordiah Fauzi said ties between the people and party members must be balanced so that the state could move

Party a source of strength for Bumis

FOR the past half a century, PBB has been the lynchpin of development in the region, maintaining political stability and strengthening unity among its members and the people. Former Machan assemblyman Datuk Gramong Juna was confident that PBB would remain as the main political party in the state as it

Way forward towards prosperous, inclusive development

KUCHING: The organisation of the Sarawak Gastronomy Incubator (SAGO) is important to ensure the state’s economic development is prosperous and inclusive for all Sarawakians. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said it would definitely help the traditional food and beverage (F&B) services industry to innovate

Man, 50, killed in crash

SERIAN: A middle-aged man died when he crashed into a house by the roadside after losing control of his vehicle during a collision with another vehicle and a motorcycle. Three others sustained minor injuries. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) said it received an emergency call on the

Errant local fishing boat, crew held

BINTULU: A local fishing boat was detained by the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu for breaching the terms of its licence by operating outside of the fishing zone. Bintulu Maritime Zone director Maritime Capt Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad stated that the boat was fishing outside the allowed fishing zone

Contrabands worth RM742,612 seized

KUCHING: The General Operation Force (GOF) seized from a store in Miri untaxed cigarettes and beers worth a total of RM742,612.20 during a raid held in an operation codenamed Ops Kontraban. GOF commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang in a statement today said the raid was done by an

Man found safe after missing for seven years

SIBU: An Indian national, who was first reported missing here seven years ago, was finally found safe by police. This success came after the men in blue received a tip from an anonymous person. According to Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, they received a tip regarding the whereabouts

Builders told to pay nearly RM50k for late delivery

KUCHING: Two housing developers had to fork out a total of RM49,735.18 in compensation for late handover of properties. The three-member Sarawak Housing Purchaser’s Claims Tribunal led by its president Trabawan Mandi arrived at the decision against Jung Kuo Sdn Bhd and Multi Heng Development Sdn Bhd after a hearing

Patriots welcome abolition of mandatory death penalty

KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) has welcomed the federal government’s move to abolish the mandatory death sentence like what has been done in 108 other countries. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said Malaysia is one of the countries in the world that still retains the mandatory