KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) should consider the possibility of open contests for leadership positions during its Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) scheduled for next year.Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan, a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at Unimas’ Borneo Research Institute, believes that an open contest
KUCHING: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has advised companies to budget carefully in preparation for the new national minimum wage of RM1,700, effective next year. MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said that employers need to ensure that the increase in minimum wages to RM 1,700 with effect
KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development has paid tribute to the unsung heroes of dedicated individuals and groups who contributed to the successful hosting of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said individuals across multiple levels played a
KUCHING: The Sarawak government hailed the state’s successful hosting of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 as a worthwhile investment. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that any expenses incurred in organising the biennial multi-sport event were an investment, particularly in supporting the state’s athletes
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has reminded party members to reflect on and remember the struggles and lessons learnt, particularly the struggles within the party. Its president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum made this call during the party’s 20th anniversary dinner held at Sheraton Hotel here last night (Oct 26). “I
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has called for re-delineation exercise of electoral boundaries in the state. Its party president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said the aim of the re-delineation is not to secure additional seats for PRS but to improve the delivery of services to Sarawak’s rural populations. “We are
KUCHING: The future leadership of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) must be groomed and ready to uphold and advance the party’s mission. In stating this, its party president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said the respective division chiefs must guide and prepare members for leadership roles within PRS. “We (PRS top leadership)
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has a longstanding tradition of open contests within its party hierarchy. In stating this, its Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said open contests will rejuvenate the party. He was asked if the party which is due to hold its Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) next year,
KUCHING: The sales of handicrafts during the 2024 Sarawak Borneo Craft Festival held in conjunction with the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta cum Sarawak Regatta held at the Kuching Waterfront here is projected to reach RM1.5 million. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed optimism that this
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is currently studying the feasibility of setting up its own pension fund for the state’s civil servants. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as the state’s economy will shift further towards high technology, there is a need for innovative changes in the