KUCHING: The Sarawak State Urban Renewal Implementation Guidelines will be updated to be in line with the Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said, the guidelines too will be according to the New Urban Agenda of the United Nations
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional’s proposal for a new Malaysia Agreement will lead to the annulment of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “People of Sarawak need to be on the same page as Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) and reject the so-called new Malaysia Agreement,” said the party’s central treasurer Jamie Tiew Yen
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The on-going state-level Malaysia Sport League (MSL) is the best platform to identify new talent in each sporting event. It is thus the best approach to preparing future athletes for Sarawak, said Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development I (Youth and Sports Development) Datuk Gerald Rentap
KUCHING: Young voters are encouraged to exercise their right in the upcoming 15th General Election in order to be heard. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said young people might not be politically aware but that did not mean they could not distinguish right from wrong. “I believe young people
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) will be placing more emphasis on young candidates for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). “But, announcements of the candidates would be made once Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had determined the exact date for the polls,” said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin
KUCHING: Political leaders should steer clear of sensitive issues and avoid making controversial speeches that may affect the people’s sentiments. The reminder came from SUPP Youth Central chief Liew Leong Yee who was reacting to a recent statement from UMNO leaders of the MA63 issue. “It is an inexplicable and
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Convention for the first time from Sept 20-23, and is expecting over 700 delegates. The convention is a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Tourism Malaysia, Sarawak Tourism Board and Business Events Sarawak. “Themed
MIRI: Continuing adverse weather conditions are hampering efforts by technical teams to restore electricity to several areas here. According to a press release from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), customers in certain areas, including Bakam, Bekenu, Beraya, Kuala Baram, Luak Bay, Lutong, Niah, Permy, Piasau, Pujut, Riam, Sg. Rait, and Tukau,
KUCHING: Datuk Willie Mongin may not be making his move to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) until a decision is finalised by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) on whether or not to accept his application to join the party, opines Professor James Chin. Prof Chin, an expert in Asian studies at
BINTULU: Street Animal Rescue Association (SARA) will be hosting a ‘Be Our Voice’ virtual charity run in support of strays here. The 8km virtual run initiative is to raise funds for the association’s ongoing efforts to Trap, Neuter, Return, or Rehome (TNR), build TNR stations and support rescue efforts for