KUCHING: Low-cost carrier, AirAsia, will begin operating flights from Singapore to Sibu next month. Starting initially with four weekly flights, this will be the third route by AirAsia connecting Singapore and Sarawak, after successfully launching Singapore-Kuching and Singapore-Miri earlier in April. AirAsia Malaysia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Riad Asmat noted
KUCHING: The Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) welcomes the RM10.797 billion Sarawak Budget for 2023, which is the largest so far. Its president, Datuk Mutang Tagal, noted that the revenue of RM11.035 billion for 2023 will thus give a surplus of RM238 million. “The Chamber is happy
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s decision to cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) stems from a previous cooperation. They have worked together as a coalition before, after the Sheraton Move, to form the federal government, said political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lydon. He noted that the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) has applauded the Budget 2023 proposals unveiled by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Today (Nov 21). Its secretary-general, Datuk Jonathan Chai, pointed out that it will continue to provide support to local businesses in overcoming the
KUCHING: The new faces of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) effectively demonstrated their ability to win the hearts of the people in the 15th general election (GE15). Half of its 14 newcomers including a former senator triumphed their first bid for Parliament. The formation of the coalition consists of four component
SERIAN: Senior citizens did not pass up the opportunity to exercise their right to vote as Malaysians in the 15th general election (GE15) today (Nov 19). Jo-og Pani, 78, and Lipor Lagit, 90, were happy that they had fulfilled their obligation as a voter, and hoped that Malaysians in general
SERIAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Serian Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem arrived at 8am at the SK St. Dominic Pichin polling station to cast his vote today (Nov 19). He was accompanied by his wife, Mincha Kayeng Lengeng, to fulfil their responsibilities as Malaysian citizens. After casting his
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will be the sole factor in determining the formation of the next federal government. Political analyst Dr Azmi Hassan presumed that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and UMNO Sabah would support their own parties–the Barisan Nasional (BN)– leaving GPS to determine which coalition they thought
SERIAN: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Serian parliamentary constituency, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem is confident in defending his seat. He said this when met by reporters when concluding his campaign rally at his headquarters in Kampung Pichin, here, last night. “Suffice to say, I will win,” he
LUNDU: The 15th general election (GE15) this time includes recognising the voices and opinions of the youth. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Santubong, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri noted that throughout the campaign period, all communities, young and old, had been well engaged with. “The campaign’s response has so far