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Fadillah calls for tennis promotion in schools

KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Tennis Association (PTBS) has been urged to promote tennis in schools at Petra Jaya. Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated the effort is needed as there are not many tennis players in Sarawak. “We have a lot of tennis courts here. It is best

Role of PSB, PBK liken to a ‘trojan horse’

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) sprung back to life after going into hibernation mode due to their dismal performance during the 12th state election in Dec last year. In stating this, Stampin incumbent MP’s Special Assistant Michael Kong Feng Nian pointed out that it is

More skilled weavers needed to meet demands

SPAOH: More skilled and accomplished weavers of Iban ‘Tenun’ and ‘Baju Dabong’ (Baju kebaya) need to be produced to meet the high demand of the traditional products. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah disclosed that he received inquiries from Singapore asking whether it was possible for both

Internet coverage: Rugged terrain poses challenge

DARO: Sarawak can only achieve 99 per cent internet coverage by 2030, said Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said this is vastly due to the challenging topography and rugged terrain in the state. “Logically, we can achieve 99.9 per cent communication coverage by 2030 in line with

Unity the basis for developing a society

KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said programmes like the Maulidur Rasul celebration can bring villagers together. “Previously, everyone knew each other in the neighbourhood. Now, it can be seen that some in the community do not know who lives next door. “Therefore, it is important to

No decision yet on subsidising flight tickets for those returning to vote

KUCHING: The state government has yet to make a final decision on subsidising flight tickets for Sarawakians living in West Malaysia to fly back to their individual hometowns to cast their votes. Petra Jaya incumbent Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said they need to look at the legislation to determine whether

GE15 candidates: Leave it to GPS chairman

KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof remained tight-lipped about who will run in the upcoming parliamentary election. “The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman (Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) should answer that question. Ask him and wait for his announcement,” he said. He said this when

Sick man appeals for public help

KUCHING: Unding Jang @ Undom who is receiving treatment at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital (HUKM), Kuala Lumpur seeks for the public’s help to cover his medical costs. As reported in the Persatuan Anak Borneo Semenanjung’s (ABS) Facebook page, the Sarawakian from Saratok was admitted to HUKM on Oct 5 due

Ministry should talk with transport companies on fares

KUCHING: A political analyst is of the opinion that relevant authorities should talk with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on the transportation fares that greatly affect voters who are away from their home state. “From there, the ministry should negotiate with the bus companies and the Malaysian Aviation Commission on

Open voting centres for out-of-state voters, EC told

KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) is called to open voting centres in big cities for those who are away from their home states. In stating this, political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun said that this will aid the voters who are unable to come back to vote. “Or even better, the