Sunday, 29 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Premier to pay last respects to late Mutang

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will be in Miri on Sunday to pay his final respects to the late Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal. The Office of the President of the Senate in a statement said that the late Senator’s remains will be flown to

Zahid praises the late Mutang as a highly respected man

KUCHING: The late Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal has made many sacrifices for the community and the nation. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the deceased’s services, contributions, and sacrifice will always be remembered. “This morning, we received sad news about the passing

SUPP saddened over passing of Senate president Mutang Tagal

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is saddened over the passing of Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal. SUPP president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Mutang’s death is a loss to Sarawak and also Malaysia. “Mutang passed away quite suddenly after medical evacuation from Baku, Azerbaijan to National Heart

DUN pays tribute to late Mutang

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) observed a minute of silence to mourn the passing of Dewan Negara Speaker Datuk Mutang Tagal. Mutang, 70, passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN), Kuala Lumpur, at 11.46 am on Friday (May 10). DUN Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang, presiding over

Two road projects in Engkilili given the go-ahead

TWO road projects in Engkilili have been approved under the Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) for this year. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said the first project involved the proposed construction of Jalan Sebeliau Ng Entalau, Sri Aman Division. “And the second project involves the

NRC land of 36,230 acres approved for perimeter survey in Opar

TWENTY-NINE areas covering 14,662 hectares or 36,230 acres of land have been approved for perimeter survey in Opar constituency as of Mar 31. Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the survey is done under phase one of the new Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Survey

Reps irked over Chong’s refusal

THE third day of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session saw most of the members of the august House voiced out their disagreement over Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen’s refusal to support the motion of thanks to the former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Majority

Taib – an astute statesman

THE late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was a statesman who contributed significantly to the betterment of Sarawak and its people. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that nobody can deny that directly or indirectly, Sarawakians have benefited from the policies implemented by the late

Move to get Malay cultural heritages listed as state heritage

KUCHING: The Sarawak Malay Culture Foundation Charitable Trust (AKYBMS) is working to have several Sarawak Malay cultural heritages recognised and listed as a state heritage. Deputy Premier and AKYBMS chairman Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the trust is also attempting to elevate the heritages to a world heritage