Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

GE15: GPS manifesto is no ‘election candy’ – Len Talif

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will present a manifesto that can be fulfilled for the people’s gain and not mere ‘election candy’ to sway votes in the coming general election.   In assuring this, Deputy o Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said it is

Let’s have a DPM from S’wak: Penghulu Lucy

KUCHING: A non-governmental organisation (NGO) leader is hoping for a Sarawakian to be appointed as a deputy prime minister in the new government after the 15th general election (GE15). Sarawak Indian Women Association (SIWA) president Penghulu Lucy Lingam said the appointment will give the state more clout than before. “This

Public holiday to enable all to vote

KUCHING: The caretaker government needs to declare a public holiday in the event that the 15th General Election (#GE15) is held on a weekday. In stating this, Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng said a public holiday would enable all voters to cast their votes on

Looking forward to a stable government

KUCHING: A non-government organisation (NGO) voiced its hope that the soon-to-be government to be a stable government that can tackle multiple challenges faced at current times. In stating this, Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Datuk Richard Wee pointed out that over the two or

Dr Sim epitomises caring physician

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian ‘jumped’ off from the main stage to help an officer who suddenly fainted during an event here yesterday (Sept 26). The incident happened during the launch of the Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari

Sarawak records 45 deaths from rabies since 2017

KUCHING: All 32 immune belt enforcement teams (IBET) will monitor and guard Sarawak’s national borders to stop the spread of rabies. State Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPN) director Datuk Dr Chai Khin Chung said IBET will ensure that Sarawak is free from rabies in the future. He pointed out that

Rabies epidemic manageable but vigilance must remain

KUCHING: The number of rabies cases in Sarawak is still under control but those in the fight to eliminate the disease must not be complacent. In commenting on this, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that rabies is very dangerous as it can kill. He noted

State sets up IBET to curb spread of rabies

KUCHING: The establishment of the Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) is a long-term and continuous solution to control the rabies in Sarawak. Noting that wild dogs can roam everywhere and spread rabies, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the team would be equipped with vehicles

Need to upgrade road link to Indonesia

LUNDU: The road connecting Sarawak and Indonesia needs to be upgraded before Indonesia relocates its administrative capital to East Kalimantan. In stating this, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this initial preparation needs to be done by the Malaysian side

Buraq Terbang 1 named King of Batang Kayan

LUNDU: Buraq Terbang 1 was crowned the King of Batang Kayan in the Batang Kayan Regatta Lundu Festival 2022. Bujang Sigat finished second and Bistari third in the race. The prize-giving ceremony marked the closing ceremony of the three day festival which started on Sept 23 at the Lundu Waterfront.