KUCHING: The Kuching High Court yesterday ruled that Sarawak has the power to impose the State Sales Tax (SST) on petroleum products. Justice Azhahari Kamal Ramli dismissed the judicial review application by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) against Sarawak government on the imposition of SST. Azhahari ruled that the power of
KUCHING: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said he will push for the implementation of the new Long San health clinic by getting in touch immediately with the Second Deputy Minister of Health Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. Aaron, who is also the Kanowit MP, was among the nine Gabungan Parti Sarawak
KUCHING: For the very first time, the Borneo Balloon Fiesta 2020 will be held on April 11 and 12 at the Celebration Square of Stadium Sarawak, Petra Jaya here. The event will feature beautiful hot air balloons and other fun-filled activities from 6.30m to 9.30pm. Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and
KUCHING: Federal ministers and deputy ministers from Sarawak have been urged to carry out their duties in a “business unusual” manner. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said as the country’s political situation was not stable yet, the ministers ought to be more creative, have a heightened sense of urgency, and
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) welcomes Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s noble intention to resolve issues affecting the Bornean regions through the creation of Sarawak-Sabah affairs portfolio. Its president Lina Soo, however, has a number of caveats. She said as the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63)
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has been urged to create digital services so that it can get closer to communities. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg advised DBKU to come up with a dedicated platform such as website or phone application so that communities in DBKU’s jurisdiction
KUCHING: The state government will continue to develop areas under the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and will put great emphasis on physical development in the next five years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said while the areas are being developed the rich cultural heritage at certain
KUCHING: Nine MPs from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and two former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) MPs have been selected to be in Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s newly formed federal Cabinet. Their appointments and portfolios as announced by Muhyiddin himself yesterday are as follows: 1. Petra Jaya MP Datuk
KUCHING: The needs of the nation come first when federal ministers and others in the federal administration are appointed, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. He said the wishes and wants of individual parties are secondary to the rights of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to
KUCHING: A special Sabah-Sarawak affairs portfolio in the new federal Cabinet has been created to ensure that the interests of both Bornean states are taken care of. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, when announcing his Cabinet list, said the government was serious in addressing the socio-economic development of Sabah