KUCHING: The upcoming Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Convention this weekend is expected to galvanise party morale and sharpen its election messaging ahead of a likely year-end state poll. Political analyst Peter Minos said the gathering will serve as a crucial platform for GPS leaders to rally members, highlight achievements, and prepare
KUCHING: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for urgent national leadership intervention over nursing allowances that have remained unchanged for 17 years. In a strongly worded press statement, MMA’s President, Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, highlighted the long-standing RM100 monthly post-basic allowance received by specialist nurses, describing it as a reflection of misplaced national
KUCHING: A major share of Tarat’s development funds under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) will go to infrastructure. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said some 12 infrastructure projects worth RM161 million would be implemented to improve connectivity across the constituency. He revealed
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) may contest in Padungan and Pending but the final decision rests with its top leadership. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said he was not in a position to confirm whether the party would field candidates in the two constituencies, noting that such matters
KUCHING: A centralised pineapple processing factory is set to be established in Tarat to strengthen the agricultural value chain and provide new income opportunities for local farmers in southern Sarawak. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the proposed facility will complement an
KUCHING: The long-awaited street lighting project along Jalan Puncak Borneo is making steady progress, with key installation works already completed and further developments currently underway. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament, Datuk Willie Mongin, said the installation of street light poles has been fully completed, marking a significant milestone in the
KUCHING: A proposed multi-purpose cultural centre for Persatuan Segu Bunuk Penrissen (PSBP) faces delays due to land issues, despite a RM5-million allocation already secured. Datuk Willie Mongin clarified that the delay in launching the project was not due to funding shortages, but rather difficulties in securing a suitable site. He
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Willie Mongin, has voiced support for fair political competition while highlighting ongoing development efforts in the constituency. Speaking on the current political landscape, he acknowledged the growing interest from multiple parties such as Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM), Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru
KUCHING: The Brarak and Bipajak Gawai Bisegu returns on June 2, 2026, celebrating unity, heritage, and community spirit through a parade, communal meal, and cultural festivities. Organised by Persatuan Segu Bunuk Penrissen (PSBP) at Kampung Segu Bunuk, Jalan Puncak Borneo, this annual event is entering its fourth edition. The event,
KUCHING: Stability, development and unity remain Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) strongest political currency but delivery, not rhetoric, will define voter confidence ahead of the state election. Political analyst Dr Hafizan Mohamad Naim observes that the ruling GPS coalition’s long-standing narrative continues to resonate across Sarawak’s diverse electorate, having underpinned years
