KUCHING: The city of Kuching will be celebrating its 34th anniversary as a city on Monday (Aug 1). Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said Kuching was officially declared a city on Aug 1, 1988. “For Sarawak and for Kuching, it is unique because we have Kuching
KUCHING: A new contractor will be appointed for the upgrading of the Jalan Baru Matang, Phase 2 project, which has been delayed. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman acknowledged that the project has caused difficulties for road users. “I am doing my best to put pressure on the government to restart
KUCHING: Sarawak may table a similar anti-party hopping Bill in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) as the one passed by parliament recently. In saying this, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said besides being in tandem with federal law it would safeguard the continuity of stability in
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will provide incentives for e-sports athletes who bring back winning medals for the state. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that e-sports has been recognised internationally in the Sea Games and Commonwealth Games. “So, if there is any
KUCHING: Sarawak expects to see at least 20 or 30 percent of new faces contesting in the 15th General Election (GE15). In saying this, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that in every election, there are bound to be new faces. “For
KUCHING: Sarawak Attorney-General will need to study on whether there is a need to enact anti-party hopping law in the state following the recently passed Anti-Party Hopping Bill in Parliament. IGabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) parliamentary chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this was because there was already a provision
KUCHING: The construction of the Petra Jaya Hospital is ahead of schedule whereby its work progress is nearly at 26 percent completion. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said based on the latest progress, the appointed rescue contractor should be able to complete the project according to schedule. “If
KUCHING: Engineering Consultant Practitioners (ECP) have been urged to continue to provide the best and professional services to customers and the public in Sarawak. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that adherence to the code of professional ethics as set out in the Registration of Engineers Regulations 1990
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said that he agrees with the provision of anti-party hopping to be adopted in Sarawak. However, he does not agree with Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili’s suggestion for Sarawak to take
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is the first from Sarawak and Borneo to hold a role as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) National Youth chief. He said that he is really humbled to be given the trust and responsibility to lead a national youth coalition.
