Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Polling day on Nov 19 is ideal

KUCHING: The polling day for the 15th general election (GE15) set by the Election Commission (EC) which falls on a Saturday has its own significance. National Council of Professors (MPN) senior fellow Dato Dr Jeniri Amir said that the day and date chosen by the EC, which is on Nov

Reps welcome polling date

KUCHING: Several elected representatives welcome the news that polling day for the 15th General Election (GE15) will be on Nov 19. The Election Commission (EC) announced the news today. Tamin assemblyman, Christopher Gira, said he believed many voters wanted the poll to be held as soon as possible. “After dissolution

Ministry’s permanent secretary hands over duties

KUCHING: Outgoing Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development permanent secretary, Datuk Kameri Affandi handed over his duties to Husini Bakir, the ministry’s principal assistant secretary (administrative, human resource and finance) on Yesterday (Oct 19). According to a statement, Husini would be acting permanent secretary until the new permanent secretary

Crucial for Ali Biju to weigh options

KUCHING: Incumbent Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju has to weigh his option whether to contest under Bersatu or stand as an independent in the 15th general election (GE15). Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said Ali does not seem to have any other choice,

Help shape tourism industry, youth urged

KUCHING: Youths are called to be more involved in shaping the country’s economic sector, especially in the tourism industry. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Youth in Tourism (YIT) 2022 town hall session, provided a platform for the younger generation and industry players

Tap tourism potentials to boost industry

KUCHING: Malaysia can learn from the phenomenon of “Hallyu’ or Korean Wave to boost the country’s tourism industry, said caretaker Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said South Korea had started promoting Hallyu through its popular dramas, movies and pop music over the past 20 years.

Ministry to hold smart consumer challenge

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will hold a Smart Consumer Trolley Challenge (SCOTCH) programme at MYDIN Vista Tunku, Petra Jaya here on Oct 24. The Ministry’s head of Corporate Communication Yunus Tasim said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi

Hotspot 999 ambulance service gains traction

KUCHING: A Hotspot 999 Ambulance Service has been making an impact and the project undertaken by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) here deserves all-round support. In stating this, MRCS Sarawak Chapter chairperson Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan said the potential impact of the project was promising and

Fulfil commitment to rakyat, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: The Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit has extended its functions to include inspecting projects undertaken by the state government that are delayed. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that inspections on completed projects are also included to ensure they are completed

Submit complaints to Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit

KUCHING: The public should not be afraid to report or submit complaints to the Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit. In stating this, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said complaints should not be viewed negatively but as something that contributes to improvement and