KUCHING: The proposed two-term limit on a prime minister’s tenure signals a move towards institutional democracy by reshaping the balance of power between the state, political elites and the people. In stating this, political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon said the move reflects a broader effort to strengthen democratic institutions
KUCHING: The proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years or two full terms should be accompanied by a clause that prevents it from being reviewed or amended in the future, says political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. He said without such a provision, any
KUCHING: The move to introduce a 10-year limit on the Prime Minister’s tenure is timely and likely to gain swift, bipartisan support in Parliament despite the scale of the constitutional reform involved, says geostrategist Prof Dr Azmi Hassan. He said the proposal should not be viewed as being rushed, noting
KUCHING: Several parents have voiced support for the Education Ministry’s proposal to standardise school uniforms nationwide, saying the move could help ease financial burdens on families and simplify the process for students who have to transfer schools due to parental job relocation. They believe the policy, if implemented carefully, would
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank has appealed to eligible donors to come forward as the current supply for blood groups A and AB remains below the safe level. In a Facebook posting, the blood bank urged donors who had already reached their eligible donation interval to visit
ASAJAYA: The organisation of Ambal Festival Asajaya 2026 holds significant potential to establish a sustainable tourism platform rooted in community involvement, highlighting Sarawak’s culture, nature, and culinary traditions. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the festival not only preserves local cultural
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) has called for a cautious and phased implementation of the Education Ministry’s proposal to standardise school uniforms nationwide by 2027, with full stakeholder engagement. KGBS president Zulkiflee Sebli said the union understands the ministry’s intention to foster unity, promote uniformity and ease financial
AT Aromalab, perfume is more than something that comes pre-sealed in a bottle, it is an experience of discovery, creativity and personal identity. Co-founder Amira Abdul Hamid believes fragrance should reflect individuality and her boutique allows customers to craft bespoke scents based on their own preferences, from floral and sweet
SIBU: Former Kapit District Officer Cerisologo Sabut has officially begun his duties as the new Kanowit District Officer, effective yesterday (Jan 2). A handing-over-of-duties ceremony was held at the Sibu Division Resident’s Office, witnessed by Sibu Division Resident Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman. Another handing-over-of-duties session also took place in
KUCHING: Sarawak welcomed 2026 in spectacular fashion as the state celebrated a historic achievement at the Kuching Waterfront, securing a Guinness World Record (GWR) through a landmark drone relay journey that spanned 1,706.7 kilometres across the state. The state was officially recognised for achieving the Longest Cumulative Distance by a