BALINGIAN: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has drawn the ire of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The major oil and gas company continues to dilly dally on settling the five per cent sales tax imposed on exported oil and gas products that it should be paying Sarawak. Two
MUKAH: Pakatan Harapan’s promise of giving 20% oil-gas royalty to the state has been described in Sarawak Malay as “abu dua sudu”. When something has been reduced to or gone to the level of “abu dua sudu” it becomes meaningless or useless. Which explains why Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang
BINTULU: Community leaders, especially Ketua Kaum and Ketua Masyarakat in Bintulu, should master ICT so that they can keep pace with globalisation, said Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. “ICT mastery among them is also important to assist the state government’s efforts in realising
Experiencing life in the Iban longhouse is a very unforgettable and exciting experience for many as the community shows that they can still live a full life and still maintain the harmony. According to the lecturer of Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Perak, Assoc Prof Dr Zahiraniza Mustaffa, the opportunity to
BINTULU: Lack of understanding and awareness of the importance of occupational safety and health (OSH) aspects among employers and employees of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is one of the contributing factors to an increase in workplace accidents involving SMEs. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Dosh) Bintulu chief Mohamad
BINTULU: Severe action will be taken against any police officers or personnel involved in crime, drugs or activities that can tarnish the integrity of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Bintulu District police chief Superintendent Zulkipli Suhaili said that he would not compromise with such officers or personnel. “We will not
BINTULU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women and Youth wings must play active roles to strengthen the party and ensure it remains relevant in the current political scenario. PDP deputy president Datuk Anthony Nogeh Gumbek said the change in political landscape of the country after the 14th General Election (GE14) demanded
BINTULU: The responsibility to combat the spread of dengue falls on the shoulders of all members of the community, says Bintulu district education officer Fred Entau. “We spend a lot of money to protect ourselves from threats such as security and property loss but we constantly disregard the need to
City schooling made cheaper, more convenient under state-sponsored initiative MUKAH: The state government has hit upon a people-centric initiative that will make going to and fro school cheaper and more convenient. Under the initiative, still under study, announced yesterday by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg the state
BINTULU: The state government is planning to establish a collection centre for the farms in Sebauh area. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this is in line with the commitment of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to ensure that people in remote rural areas such as those in Sebauh