KUCHING: Sarawak is going to hold its 12th state election soon not because of political turmoil (like in Melaka) but because the term of Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) has expired, aid Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “What happened in Melaka is not the same as in Sarawak because politics in the
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 292 new Covid-19 cases yesterday (Nov 19), a slight drop compared to the previous day’s 311. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 287 of the total number of cases comprised Categories 1 and 2, while five were Categories 3, 4 and 5. Kuching accounted for the
PADAWAN: Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is ready to contest in the upcoming 12th state election as he has done his utmost as an assemblyman for the past five years. “I have been working hard since the day I was elected and not only when the election is just
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Integrity has always been emphasised by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) in its work practices, says Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. The Unimas vice-chancellor explained that integrity was one of the core values of Unimas’ ExCITE – Exemplary, Collegiality, Integrity, Tenacity and Equity. “The result can be seen
KUCHING: Incumbent assemblywoman Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali has no doubt the Samariang seat will remain a bastion of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the upcoming 12th state election. Her confidence stems from her track record in the constituency during the last term. “GPS Samariang is ready. We have
SINGAPORE: Visitors to Restaurant Asia 2021 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre will be able experience the authentic taste of Sarawak from Nov 18-20. Restaurant Asia is a one-stop sourcing platform for the finest ingredients to service the restaurant and catering industry in Singapore. Hence, the
KUCHING: The Covid-19 booster vaccine is now extended to individuals aged 40 years old and above, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “Those who are eligible for the booster dose will get an appointment date through the MySejahtera application to attend any of the designated health facilities. “However, for
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 266 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 16), a slight drop compared to the previous day’s 287. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 253 of the total number of cases comprised Categories 1 and 2, while 13 were Categories 3, 4 and 5. Kuching accounted for
BETONG: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government does not only focus on the physical development but also on the holistic development of the rakyat, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief lauds the initiatives provided as no other states are doing the same.
BETONG: A state leader wants the federal government to again set up a special committee in Sarawak to look into citizenship issues faced by children. This is important as it concerns the welfare of those aged 21 ad below, said Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk