Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

MIS to set up panel on needs of ummah

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) is in the process of setting up a Pembudayaan Al-Quran Committee through the MIS Action Plan (2022-2025) for the development of the Muslim community in the state. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication (Utilities) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the committee would cover

Political stability hinges on unity in party

IT is important for PBB to remain united as it is the backbone of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah (pic). The PBB Women chief said party members must continue to be united for continued political stability and harmony in the party as well as the state.

Nancy wants more women in politics

THE PBB women’s wing has always fought for a quota for women in government administration, including politics. Its Women deputy chief Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she personally viewed the number of women in politics as still insufficient and which had to be increased. “This is important because the imbalance

Unity action committee to strengthen existing neighbourhood associations

KUCHING: The State Unity Action Committee (JKTPN) is committed to strengthening the existing rukun tetangga (RT) or neighbourhood associations through strategic planning. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there were currently 1,063 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) in the state and they played an

Fire chief out to correct public misconceptions

KUCHING: What do firemen do when there are no fires to put out? Does anyone even think about their existence when there are no emergencies? Fire chief Datuk Khirudin Drahman, who has registered 33 years of service in the Fire and Rescue Department, knows better than anyone else that there

Muara Tuang’s transformation into crocodile park still being discussed

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang’s transformation into a crocodile tourism destination (crocodile park) is still being considered. According to its assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang, various ideas have been submitted to the Samarahan Crocodile Hunters (SCH) to enable them to research the subject and find a suitable area to fund crocodiles as

Digital sustainability crucial going forward

MAY 1 is a date that is always awaited by workers in the country, be they civil servants or private sector employees, because it is a public holiday observed in recognition of their labour; hence, Labour Day. In an exclusive interview in connection with the special day, the chairman of

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MA63 talks time-consuming with reason

KUCHING: Negotiations on the Malaysia Agreement (MA63) including on the devolution of powers or autonomy for Sarawak is a time consuming process that requires understanding from all parties. Having said this, political pundit Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the Sarawak government is continuously making commendable progress in its

Melanau body to focus on youth, unity

KUCHING: The Kuching Melanau Association is committed to helping the community, especially the youth, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit). He noted that the main agenda of the association was to unite the Melanau community residing in

PSB needs to consider Borneo Alliance carefully, opines analyst

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has been urged to make the appropriate consideration with regard to the formation of Borneo Alliance that involves opposition parties in Sarawak and Sabah. Recenty, PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the matter was also a preparation to face the 15th General Election