Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Explore vibrant blooms at DBKU Nursery Open Day

KUCHING: Flower enthusiasts and gardening lovers are invited to the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Nursery Open Day, which will be held on Saturday (Feb 22) from 8 am to 5 pm at the DBKU Nursery on Jalan Depo. A wide variety of flowers and plants will be available for

Move to raise EPF contribution rate for non-pensionable staff

KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) Sarawak has proposed raising the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for non-pensionable civil servants in the state from 13 per cent to 18 per cent. CUEPACS Sarawak chairman Jubilee Jineh said the proposal aims to

RM116 bln FDI over last 5 years in 3 key sectors

KUCHING: Sarawak has successfully attracted RM116 billion in investments across three key sectors — primary industries, manufacturing, and services — over the past five years. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said 60 per cent of these investments came from foreign direct investments (FDI).  He attributed this achievement to

Stay united, Awang Tengah tells PBB members

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) must remain strong and united to ensure a bright future for Sarawak, says Deputy Premier and PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.   He stressed the importance of solidarity and cooperation among party members, adding that unity is the key to overcoming

A major loss for Sarawak: Minos

KUCHING: The exclusion of Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah from the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-presidential lineup has raised eyebrows, with many viewing it as a significant loss for both the party and Sarawak. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos described Abdul Karim as a high-performing leader whose initiatives

State to protect its oil and gas rights

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reaffirmed Sarawak’s commitment to maintaining a harmonious relationship with the federal government while ensuring that the state’s constitutional rights over its oil and gas resources are upheld. He stressed that Sarawak’s legal position on resource ownership was clear under

Long-serving Ibrahim tops vice president race

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki topped the six-way battle for the four vice-president positions of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) Bumiputera Wing, securing 910 votes. Joining him as vice presidents for the 2025-2028 term are Datuk Julaihi Narawi (900 votes), Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee (788 votes), and Datuk Len

Leadership transition keeps PBB strong: Len Talif

KUCHING: Newly-elected Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Len Talif Salleh said leadership transition is crucial to keeping the party strong and relevant. He noted that the election results reflected a balanced leadership structure, with two vice presidents from Kuching and two from the central region. However, he

Karim takes defeat in stride; ready to step down

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he is prepared to step down from his ministerial post if necessary, following his defeat in the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-presidential race. Acknowledging that Cabinet appointments are the prerogative of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, he

Ibrahim, Julaihi, Annuar, and Len elected as PBB’s new vice presidents

KUCHING: Datuk Ibrahim Baki, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, and Datuk Len Talif Salleh have been elected as the new vice presidents of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), following a competitive six-way race. Ibrahim led with 910 votes, while Julaihi secured 900 votes, Annuar garnered 788 votes,