Saturday, 21 February 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Women appreciated

KUCHING: Women are an important asset to the state because they contribute to the growth of its economy and development. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng pointed this out during the first International Women’s Day Multiracial Costumes Photography Contest at Kuching Waterfront yesterday. The contest was

‘Table anti-hopping law’

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing hopes that an anti-hoping law will be tabled in Parliament as soon as possible. He said such legislation would prevent lawmakers from hopping from one party to another and create political instability as had been done in the past. “The Federal

Multiracial costumes photography contest attracts 200

KUCHING: Some 200 women of various races and from all walks of life took part in the first ever Multiracial Costumes Photography Contest at the Kuching Waterfront yesterday. They were clad in their traditional costumes. Held in conjunction with International Women’s Day yesterday, the half-day event was co-organised by the

It’s different, explains Wan Junaidi

PN PLUS GPS FEDERAL CABINET KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh should understand the difference between the Perikatan Nasional (PN) Plus GPS federal Cabinet as against a GPS Plus PSB coalition in the state administration. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar explained that

Masing refutes ‘back door govt’ accusation

KUCHING: When Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) accepted the invitation to be part of the federal Cabinet it had nothing to do with forming a ‘back door government’ or being undemocratic, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing.  He said it could not be undemocratic because all the Malaysian

SCPA conducts crime prevention exercise

KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) together with the police yesterday conducted a crime prevention exercise at the BDC shopping complex here. A team of 10 SCPA members, led by its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng, and six policemen took part in the programme. The aim of the

Let the people choose

KUCHING: Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said he was leaving it to the people to decide who they wanted to serve them. He said this in view of the launching of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Marudi branch office in Beluru today (March 8). “I congratulate them for setting up

The low-down on PH’s collapse

KUCHING: It is the internal split within Pakatan Harapan (PH) that caused the collapse of the federal government which was in power for only twenty one months. “Therefore, PH, particularly DAP, should blame themselves for their own conflicting agendas, self-interests, greed for power and blatant disregard for the people’s interest,”

Sarawak should strike while the iron is hot

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) could and should seize all opportunities to fight for the interests of Sarawak having helped Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to become the new prime minister. A non-governmental organisation (NGO) leader said the first to be settled could be the arrears of the five percent State

Don’t repeat GE14 mistakes, cautions Dr Sim

KUCHING: Only Sarawakians can decide what is best for Sarawak and her people, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “After the week-long political turmoil in the country, I want Sarawakians, I want the Chinese, to think rationally. Your vote in 2018 (the 14th general