KUCHING: The Sarawak government will develop the outer Kuching road covering areas between Serian and Kuching. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said there are advantages for the people because they have basic infrastructure for developing agriculture in the area. “The accurate term is not southern belt, but
KUCHING: The Court of Appeal must have at least one judge from the Borneo High Court (Sabah and Sarawak) when hearing cases. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is one the issues being discussed in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) steering committee. “I have brought up
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak chief Baru Bian is hoping for an agreement that when the Court of Appeal hears cases from the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak, one the judges would be from either one of the Bornean states. On Saturday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is willing to work with any Sarawak-based political parties that are fighting for Sarawak’s rights. GPS secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said any parties having the same aspiration do not pose any threat to the coalition. “To me, in a political entity everything is a
Part 1 KUCHING: If you approach India Street from the back entrance of Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall you’d come across a rather serene narrow passageway on your left. That’s the 96-year old Kai Joo Lane. When you enter the lane, you might feel a little bit like Harry Potter and
KUCHING: The first “Sarawak, What’s Next?” debate by Movement for Change Sarawak (MoCS) will be in series starting on June 22 until the next state elections. MoCS founding chairman, Francis Paul Siah, said it wants to promote and encourage the debate culture in Sarawak. “Our politicians should be encouraged to
MUKAH: Eight Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) from Oya jointly organised a Hari Raya open house here recently. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who attended the open house, applauded it. She said it showcased unity among the different races in Oya.
KUCHING: Members of the local media fraternity can submit their entries for the Kenyalang Journalism Awards (KJA) 2019 from Monday (June 17). All journalists from the print, broadcast and online media in Sarawak are urged to submit their entries latest by July 12. Federation of Sarawak Journalists Associations (FSJA) 2019
KUCHING: The Malaysian Nuclear Agency (MNA) will assist Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to supervise and monitor the use of Radio Frequency (RF) on all telecommunication towers in Sarawak to ensure that it is safe for the people. At the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, MNA aims to
KUCHING: “Whenever you are facing difficulties, seek help at any counselling centre. Don’t be ashamed or afraid,” advised Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and even counsellors in all secondary schools do provide counselling to those who need help,” she