THE late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was fair to all by ensuring that there was a representative among all sub-ethnic groups. Datuk Henry Harry Jinep (GPS-Tasik Biru) said that during the tenure of the late Taib as chief minister for 33 years, Sarawak maintained its peace and harmony.
THE late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s legacy laid the foundation for Sarawak’s progress, greatly contributing to its development and paving the way for a brighter future under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Wilfred Yap Yau Sin (GPS-Kota Sentosa) said that in an extraordinary span of 51 years
THE Kota Samarahan substation will be moved to Asajaya as a long-term solution to overcome power outage problems in Simunjan. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the ministry has submitted a proposal to obtain an allocation for a project that uses a Medium Voltage
KUCHING: Sarawak is committed to supporting the country’s target of reducing carbon emissions by 45 per cent in 2030 as stipulated in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he is proud that the Sarawak government has pioneered the transition to
KUCHING: An annoyed Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has weighed in on the complaint that a patient had to wait two hours before getting treatment at a hospital, saying he intends to get to the bottom of it. Waiting at registration counters at a hospital for 120
KUCHING: Sarawak athletes have been told to go all out for glory in the coming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and make Sarawak proud. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar expressed confidence of Sarawak’s success and ability to host the biggest sports event in Malaysia. “SUKMA is
KUCHING: There is a need to strengthen the ecosystem involving all related ministries to protect victims of domestic violence. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that collaboration with the education sector and curriculum aspects is crucial in preventing such incidents. “The education sector and curriculum
KUCHING: The terminology used in Commonwealth countries will be the basis and reference for studying the use of the new term for the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that appropriate terminology will be studied based on the legal
KUCHING: The construction of the Sungai Bintangor bridge along Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol is set for completion before Ramadan next year. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said following a meeting with the contractor, the Public Works Department (JKR) and relevant stakeholders, an agreement has been reached to extend construction hours
KUCHING: The new Lawas Hospital is on track to be completed by early 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the hospital, which is currently under construction, is among several other development projects nearing completion. “The Centre for Technology Sarawak (CENTEX) campus for Lawas is also nearing