Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April, 2026

2:43 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Rintos Mail

GPS Convention to serve as platform for polls preparations: Minos

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

Increase monthly post-basic nursing allowance from RM100 to RM500

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

Development funds for Tarat prioritise infrastructure projects

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

SUPP mulls Padungan and Pending but leadership to decide

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

New pineapple processing factory planned in Tarat

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

Puncak Borneo street lighting targets completion before Gawai

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

Puncak Borneo MP supports fair political competition, highlights local development

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

4th edition of Brarak & Bipajak Gawai Bisegu 2026 to return on June 2

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,

GPS must match stability message with tangible outcomes, says analyst

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