Saturday, 21 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Affordable Air Borneo fares assured

KUCHING: Sarawak government has given assurance that the airfares of the state-owned airline, AirBorneo will be affordable, aligning with the goal of enhancing connectivity and providing more efficient air services. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this initiative has been the state government’s priority since taking

Delegates look forward to a better tomorrow

KUCHING: Delegates at Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 16th Triennial General Meeting or PBB Convention expressed confidence in the party’s leadership while outlining their hopes for Sarawak’s progress. They expressed hopes for more improvement, particularly in the areas of the economy, infrastructure and in the roles of women and youth

Women’s Wing sees impressive membership growth

KUCHING: The Women’s Wing of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has achieved an impressive female membership count of 178,866, with many others expressing interest in joining. Its Women Chief, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, highlighted the party’s strong organizational structure, noting that PBB’s well-established system has been key to attracting

PBB’s recipe for success – unity and consensus

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) continues to thrive because of the longstanding unity and consensus between its Bumiputera and Pesaka Wings. In stating this, Deputy Premier and PBB Deputy President Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that this is one of the key factors behind the success of Sarawak’s

Miro steps down as PBB Youth chief

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Miro Simuh has officially stepped down from his position, marking the end of his 15-year journey with the party’s Youth Wing. Reflecting on his tenure, he expressed gratitude for the experiences and growth he gained through the party, acknowledging its role in

Multilingual prayer unites hearts at meeting

KUCHING: A meaningful opening prayer in nine languages became a highlight at the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women and Youth Wings’ 16th Triennial General Meeting today as Suhaimi Mohamad delivered a unique multilingual recital that resonated deeply with the delegates. Suhaimi, who is the Bukit Kota Branch Deputy Youth

Hive of activities at PBB Convention

KUCHING: The 16th Triennial General Meeting of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) or PBB Convention began with great enthusiasm at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). More than 3,000 delegates of the party are gathering for the meeting which takes place from Feb 14 to 16. Today (Feb 14), the

Regional links first, then global: Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak aims for its newly launched airline, AirBorneo, to establish connections between the state and destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s own airline would focus on enhancing regional links within Sarawak,

Stop speculating on outcome of Petros-Petronas talks, public told

KUCHING: The Federation of Chinese Associations Sarawak has urged its members and the public not to speculate on the outcome of the negotiation between Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) regarding oil and gas matters. Its president Datuk Richard Wee said as all are aware, the final

Faster loan approvals, Affin Bank has power to clear applications locally

KUCHING: Affin Bank’s new regional headquarters here will have the authority to approve loans locally, streamlining the approval process. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the move, saying that this will greatly accelerate financial processes for businesses. “The bank will establish its regional headquarters in Kuching