Sometimes it is difficult for Sarawakian students studying outside the state to return home during festive seasons because of the expensive costs of air tickets. Having studied outside the state himself, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg understands this problem very well. The state government under his leadership
With an area of 124,449 sq kms, Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and because of its geographical distance, some rural areas still do not have access to treated water supply. Nevertheless, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg wants
KUCHING: The local branch of Advocate Association Sarawak (AAS) is set to host the opening of the annual Legal Year on Jan 17 here. Its chairman Desmond Sahatheven said the gathering would be attended by judiciary officers, judges and lawyers from Sabah and Sarawak. He said the event themed
STATE ELECTION MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau believes with the strong support of the people and the right campaign strategy, Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will win big in Telang Usan in the next state election. “The GPS state government has drawn up comprehensive long term development plans for Telang
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) may even contest in all the 82 election seats, said its president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He said PSB can contest in any number of seats because it is a party on its own and not affiliated to any other parties. “We can contest
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang gave RM5,000 to the Malaysian Volunteer Corps Department (Rela) Landeh branch for helping to build a new house for the needy in Bau. Lo said he is thankful to the Rela members for their kindness and initiatives in making time from their busy
KUCHING: State Reform Party Sarawak (STAR) president Lina Soo said it is not rocket science that Tan Sri Datuk Dr Kamal Salih is the new chairman of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) board of directors (BOD). She said any Sarawakian worth his salt will know that this is yet another blatant
KUCHING: Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) has incorporated Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) on its traditional houses to provide a rich, immersive and interactive experience for visitors. These facilities are part of SCV’s new development to allow visitors to experience a fully immersive cultural tour when they enter the
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii’s wish for the New Year is that the fight to restore Sarawak’s rightful status in the Federation is not just to correct the economic and historical grievances. “But also so that we can take a bigger position to influence and exemplify to all
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) president Datuk Dr John Lau said his wish is for Sarawak to have total ownership of oil and gas resources and the people would benefit from them. “It is also hoped that we have a government that fulfils its promises, our economy will improve and
