KABONG: More contractors are needed to accommodate the number of ongoing construction projects throughout Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the shortage was also caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I hope that there will be more trained contractors, young Sarawakian contractors for the future”, he
KUCHING: Malaysians will go to the polls tomorrow (Nov 19). The 15th general election will also see youths aged 18 to 20 getting to exercise their rights at the ballot box for the first time. Voters have been reminded of the do’s and don’ts of voting. According to the Election
KUCHING: Sarawak police have opened investigation papers pertaining to mischief cases involving political party flags and billboards in Kuching and Bintulu. A police spokesman for the 15th general election (GE15), Supt Douglas Nyeging Taong in a statement, said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code
KUCHING: First time army voters have expressed their happiness voting for the first time. Two soldiers inked their fingers and cast their votes into the ballot box for the first time. Sabahan Hermon Kinbawan, 23, a private with the army Ranger Regiment shared that he felt thrilled and excited for
KUCHING: Commander of the Army Eastern Field Command Lt Gen Datuk Mardzuki Muhammad and his wife Datin Sdafra’ Ahmad were among 2,297 army personnel and their spouses who cast their ballots for the 15th general election (GE15) at the Muara Tuang Army Camp today (Nov 15). Mardzuki said that 12,256
KUCHING: A new water booster pump station is expected to put an end to water disruptions in the Samarahan, Simunjan, Sebangan and Sebuyau areas. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the newly built facility near the Batang Samarahan bridge will supply water to these
KUCHING: A stable government is needed in the country in view of the widely expected inflationary pressures next year. A stable government is therefore important for the future well-being of the country, said GPS Petra Jaya candidate, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “Our country is going through a financial crisis and
KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue living harmoniously and not condon the divisive behavior found in the peninsula, says Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said Sarawak is a united state and does not need to follow a culture such as that in Malaya. “Currently, Sarawak is at an
KUCHING: Police have opened an investigation paper regarding the mischief case involving political parties in Tebedu and Serian. According to Supt Douglas Nyegin Taong, the police spokesman for the 15th general election (GE15), the case was being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code for misbehaviour after a political
MIRI: A local man sustained body injuries after his motorcycle was involved in an accident along the Piasau roundabout. The man was riding on a red motorcycle and was hit by an oncoming 4WD resulting in him being sent flying to the side of the road. Due to the collision,