Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Ministries held by Sarawak five mean a lot

SARATOK: The five ministries held by MPs from Sarawak augur well with the wishes of the state. Additionally, assemblyman Kalaka Mohamad Duri said the appointment of Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister not only made history, but is a recognition for the Borneo bloc to

Villagers cast vote clad in Hari Raya attire

PUSA: The 5th general election (GE15) was welcomed by voters in Kampung Spinang here as if it was the Hari Raya celebration. As early as 7am, about 300 voters were already ready to cast their votes while adorned in their Hari Raya best traditional attire. According to the Beting Maro

Senior citizen says it was different this time

PUSA: Although she could barely walk, a 77-year-old confessed she was excited to go and cast her vote here on Saturday. Ipot Eri from Kampung Hilir Pusa was one of the earliest to turn up outside the gates of the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pusa votomg centre well before 7am to

Premier declares open RM10.5 million district mosque

SARATOK: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officially declared open the Al-Mutahdin Mosque here, today. The new district mosque which can accommodate 1,800 worshippers was built at a cost of RM10.5 million. Its construction began in June 2016 and was fully completed on March 30, 2019. The

Pact with GPS must consider Sarawak’s interests

KUCHING: Any coalition that wants to work with Sarawak after the 15th general election (GE15) this time to form a new federal government must agree to the conditions set by Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that GE15 is the best time

Fadillah assures construction of Pagan Bridge, roads in Saratok

KUCHING: “Don’t worry, allocation is still available and the construction of Pagan Bridge and three main roads in the Saratok parliamentary constituency is now being implemented,” emphasised caretaker federal Senior Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “I know there are some major projects that have not been completed such

Devt impact will be big if GPS wins Saratok

SARATOK: Residents in Saratok should be confident that they will experience a multifold development impact if the parliamentarian who represents them is also from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), like their assemblymen at state level. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri stressed that the three state constituencies in the Saratok parliamentary area are

Awang Tengah: Huge GPS win equals bigger federal funding

BELADIN: Sarawak has every right to be given a bigger funding from the federal government for its infrastructure development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stressed that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must prove that the coalition had the strong support of the people, especially in the 15th general

Chinese voters fully support GPS in Batang Lupar

PUSA: Chinese voters in the Batang Lupar constituency fully support the young candidate featured by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15). “Although it will be a challenge for Mohamad Shafizan Kepli to fill the big shoes left by Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim, but with the

Batang Lupar voters look forward to Shafizan as MP

PUSA: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) youngest candidate Mohamad Shafizan Kepli in the 15th general election (GE15) is suddenly thrust into the limelight. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) candidate for Batang Lupar is gaining popular fast among the local community in his constituency – perhaps because of his active involvement