Saturday, 21 February 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

‘Backing Muhyiddin means saving Malaysia’

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) reason behind backing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister is to save Malaysia from political turmoil. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the country could not be left hanging. “When I see this sort of problem, we have to save

No such thing: Abang Johari

CM rubbishes allegations of extremism setting foot in state KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has denied allegations that backing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as Prime Minister would open the door for extremist elements of Umno and PAS to enter Sarawak. “No, we will decide when it

Looking forward to better times

BAU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy Youth chief Miro Simuh hopes that with the appointment of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister, the country will move towards a more positive direction. He said it was every Malaysian’s hope that the country’s turmoil in the past week

Students make Sarawak proud at convention

KUCHING: The National Tunas Niaga Programme (PROTUNe) Convention 2019 saw three teams from Sarawak schools bagging a few awards including the Overall Best Protune Company, Best Company, Best Booth and Best Teacher-Advisor.   Sarawak also came second in the Best Corporate Report and Best Presentation categories as well as third

PKR playing a dirty game

BAU: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is playing a very dirty game on Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem by spreading fake news claiming he was joining their party. Par ti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy youth chief Miro Simuh said if it is true that PKR is spreading such

CIQS complex for Serikin

BAU: A Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security (CIQS) complex will be built in Serikin here to enhance the border security between Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is an urgent need to build the complex in order to prevent any unwanted illegal

New election recommended to end uncertainty

KUCHING: With the current political landscape, the Parliament should be dissolved and election be held, said Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah chairman Tan Sri Simon Sipaun. He said he was also disappointed with the country’s leaders who should have done better as they were voted by the people for

Harvard experts to talk on leadership

KUCHING: Experts in leadership from Harvard University, United States will be in Kuching for a forum on leadership. The third Asia Leadership Forum titled ‘Future of Leadership’, to be held this May 15 at Imperial Hotel, is organised by Centre for Asia Leadership (Cali) in collaboration with Kolej Sunway Kuching,

‘Spend energy improving economy instead of politicking’

KUCHING: Malaysia cannot afford to have the ongoing political instability to exacerbate the deterioration of the economy. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Jonathan Chai said the world economy had yet to recover from the negative impacts of the trade war between the US and China, and now the country is

Dr Mahathir’s responsible move lauded

KUCHING: Following his resignation as prime minister and then his appointment as interim premier, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has received some praises. “I applaud him for being accountable and responsible,” said a committee member of Advocates Association of Sarawak Kuching branch Dayangku Sa’adiah Pengiran Datuk Seri Hipni. “It was an