Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Nick Fletcher

‘Rectify remark and apologise’

KUCHING: Lim Guan Eng’s remarks saying that Sarawak will go bankrupt in three years’ time is irresponsible, inaccurate, confusing and can frighten the people including foreign investors. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said the Finance Minister should rectify his statement and apologise to the

Delaying appointments will affect Suhakam

KUCHING: The almost two-month delay in the appointment of the new chairman and commissioners of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) may affect the image and effectiveness of the body in carrying out its role and function to promote, protect and monitor human rights in this country. Former Suhakam

Think carefully first, Putrajaya told

KUCHING: The federal government needs to look further ahead before implementing a new project delivery partner (PDP) model for the Pan Borneo Highway. According to the Chief Minister, Datuk Patingi Abang Johari Tun Openg, the development of the Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak is progressing well. “It is a project

Prawn fishing competition to foster friendship

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Batu Kawa branch recently organised a prawn fishing competition to foster closer rapport with the community. PBB Batu Kawa chief Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said the activity was the branch’s annual event to attract community engagement. “It is my hope that this sort of competition