KUCHING: An overly exclusive ethnic-based politics will inevitably limit the space for wider political cooperation in Sarawak today. Not only that, it also makes the building of durable alliances more challenging, as parties tend to prioritise narrow communal interests over broader shared agendas. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) Supreme Council
KUCHING: Serian District Council (SDC) will receive 12 apartment units and three shop lots upon the completion of property developments at Danu Lake and the council’s former depot site near the lake in Serian. The move is expected to strengthen the local authority’s long-term revenue base. SDC chairman Datuk Peter Minos said
KUCHING: Is the Serian District Council (SDC) prepared to take on greater responsibilities in managing the district’s rapid urban growth? This is the question foremost on the minds of Serian folk as the town’s development gathers pace. Serian has undergone significant transformation over the past decade. Once regarded mainly as
KUCHING: The Serian District Council (SDC) is set to bid for funding from the government to construct a new headquarters behind the current office in Serian town. Its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the proposal has been submitted through Deputy Premier and Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government
SERIAN: It may take several more years before the Serian District Council (SDC) can be upgraded to a municipal council. According to its chairman Datuk Peter Minos, the district is still far from meeting the requirements set by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. He said to become a
KUCHING: Several political themes are resurfacing with growing expectations that the Sarawak state election will be held this year. Some local opposition parties, including Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS), appear to be positioning the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land issue and the appointment of community leaders by the Sarawak government
KUCHING: A total of RM51,000 in outright grants was distributed to mosques and suraus in the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency to support preparations for the upcoming Hari Raya Korban. The grants were handed over by Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament Datuk Willie Mongin during a Berambeh Sungkei gathering organised by
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to remain a central political issue in the coming Sarawak State Election. A decade has passed, yet parties across the political spectrum still continue to frame the debate around state rights, autonomy and equitable development within the Malaysian federation. Political pundit Datuk
KUCHING: The major alternative road projects that are being planned and implemented in Bau are expected to bring far-reaching impact to Bau Town and its surrounding areas. Upon completion, these roads will not only improve connectivity and shorten travelling time but also boost tourism, economic activities and property development. Among
KUCHING: Efforts are still underway to improve the water supply for residents in the Tanjong Datu state constituency with the implementation of several upgrading projects funded under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). According to the GKCDA special administrative officer, Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik, three key projects, worth a
