KUCHING: The appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak is expected to propel the state to greater heights. Expressing optimism, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap highlighted Wan Junaidi’s extensive experience and knowledge, stating, “I would like to take this opportunity to extend
KUCHING: Tun Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has been described as the most ideal candidate for the position of the eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak. International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) chairman Datuk Dr. Mustapha, said that Wan Junaidi has extensive experience in administration, making him highly qualified for the role of
As the Chinese New Year approaches in a few weeks, “Bak Kwa” has become one of the most popular and highly sought-after snacks. Bak Kwa, which means dried meat, barbecued (BBQ) pork, or pork jerky, comes from the Hokkien dialect. In the busy streets of Padungan, a shop managed by
SEBUYAU: Progress on the Batang Lupar Bridge, a RM848.7 million undertaking, is advancing swiftly and remains on schedule. During a visit today (Jan 22), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who also oversees Infrastructure and Port Development received updates on the bridge’s current status from the Public Works Department
BINTULU: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has stressed Sarawak’s potential to become a food exporter to other regions of Malaysia. The Minister for Food Industries, Commodities, and Regional Development attributed this potential to the state’s surplus demand for chicken eggs, chicken meat and pork. “The pig farm in Selangau
KUCHING: An announcement on a new Head of State (TYT) for Sarawak is expected within these two days. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the candidate proposed to the eighth TYT has been approved by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. “The TYT’s appointment process
KUCHING: Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar expressed the necessity of a Fixed-term Parliament Act (FTPA) for ensuring political stability in the country, but he highlighted the challenges involved in its implementation. He said to introduce such a system, it requires constitutional amendment to allow the
KUCHING: Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar, also known as Jojo, has clarified that he had no intention of giving a bad name to other sports. The 17-year-old Sarawak-based Muay Thai prodigy made this clarification following a video interview about Silat (a Malay martial art) that recently went viral on social media.
KUCHING: Stepping out of one’s comfort zone is always a challenging endeavour, especially when it involves leaving one’s family behind and pursuing studies overseas. Nonetheless, 33 years ago, Rajan Thangaveloo, who hails from Alor Setar, Kedah, embarked on a journey to study in Sarawak at the age of 19. Without
KUCHING: For the first time in Malaysia, a book that brings together diverse thoughts and expressions of individuals from various backgrounds and professions on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been published. Titled ‘Abang Johari 101 Perspectives’, this engaging collection, spanning 204 pages, compiles comments, quotes,