KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Youth chief Robert Ayu believes there are still many unresolved issues from federal to state level, disputes over Sarawak’s resources to the upholding of native customary rights. He hoped that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders would continue to accommodate these discussions effectively and bring forth
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Berrsatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has criticised Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) for always changing its stance in the hope of getting support from voters. He said last February, Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen expressed his support for Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)
KUCHING: It is high time for the federal government to take positive steps in resolving the long-standing Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) issue. Association of Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary School in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Jonathan Chai said this was the best chance for Prime Minister
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) delegates at his office Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday. The delegation was led by Petronas chairman Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh. Purpose of the visit was to introduce the new Petronas president and
KUCHING: Although the wearing face masks has not been made compulsory, Sarawakians have been advised to always use them whenever they are in crowded areas. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas it was necessary to wear face masks especially in public areas such as shopping malls,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Day celebration is an important and a very meaningful event as it motivates the people of Sarawak to continue protecting the security and sovereignty of the state. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it is also
KUCHING: The spike in Covid-19 cases is worrying for Sarawak as the state shares the land border with Kalimantan, Indonesia, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. He pointed out that infected Indonesians could enter the state through ‘jalan tikus’ (rat trails). “Therefore, I am happy to
KUCHING: An additional two secondary schools and 23 primary schools in Padawan District will have their classes postponed until Aug 3. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said this decision was based on advice from the Health Department, National Security Council and Ministry of Education. Transition, Form 1 to Form
KUCHING: It’s about time that Sarawak and Sabah work together to get one-third of the 222 seats in Parliament. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing, after hearing the news that Sabah was ready to work with Sarawak to increase the number of Parliament seats for the two
KUCHING: The appointments of Ketua Kaum (community leader) are based on the choices of the villagers, said Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He stressed that he had never interfered in the appointments nor stop the appointments of community leaders comprising the Tuai Rumah, Ketua Kampung and Kapitan, leaving them