Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Don’t create walls between leaders and people

SADONG JAYA: The ties between people and their leaders must remain cordial at all times, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. He said there should not be too much concern on the leaders’ part about protocol and maintaining their distance with the people as

Return Aidel as assemblyman

SADONG JAYA: The constituents here were told to return their incumbent assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo in the upcoming state election. In making the call, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) permanent chairman Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said Aidel has a good track record since he was elected in 2011. He

Home repair projects completed in Kg Segedup

KUCHING: All the ongoing Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (PPRMS) in Kampung Segedup under the Satok constituency has been fully completed. According to Media CyberSatok Facebook today, the home repair projects were initiatives by the Sarawak government to help the poor in the state. “It was also to ensure that

What is Xmas without ‘ngabang’?

KUCHING: Christmas this year is not the same as in past years because the spirit of ngabang (Iban for visiting one another during festive seasons) is missing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ngabang has been the hallmark of Sarawak tradition and without it, no festive occasion is complete. Universiti Malaysia

Christmas celebrated in moderation

KUCHING: This year’s Christmas celebration is celebrated modestly due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and recovery movement control order (RMCO). For Ganit Gunarso Serung, 26, the Yuletide atmosphere this time was different, including the celebration at the church. “The Christmas prayer ceremony this morning was also conducted under strict standard

Mini library opens at Kpg Sampat Sebangan

SEBUYAU: Residents of Kampung Sampat Sebangan can now enjoy access to reading materials with the recently launched mini library in the village. Sebuyau assemblyman Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the construction of the library is one of the projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) in his area. “The library was

Ferry’s operating hours extended

SEBUYAU: The operating hours of the Sebuyau-Triso Ferry will be extended ahead of the Christmas season. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this will facilitate users as it is the main route on the coastal road. “The ferry is still operating as usual, but I

Address flood woes at Jalan Saput

KUCHING: Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup) has called on the relevant authorities to address flood woes at Jalan Saput in Kampung Quop here. Its president George Young Si Ricord Jr said the road was affected by floods, especially during the rainy season and asked the authorities to build

Don’t fully rely on 2021 Budget

KUCHING: Sarawak under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is able to stand on its own including managing financial resources, said Lo Khere Chiang. Sarawak could not fully rely on the 2021 Budget allocation provided by the federal government, said Batu Kitang assemblyman. “Because every year, I feel disappointed after

Upgrade skills in tandem with development

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged youths in Sarawak to improve their talents and skills in line with the state’s development agenda. He said the public especially youths need to improve their knowledge with new technologies as the world was moving towards digitalisation, automation