KUCHING: For followers of Sarawak politics, the name Datuk Seri Bo’ Tajang Laing remains one that is fondly remembered. He was known as a resilient political figure, whose long-standing rivalry with Datuk Seri Nyipa Bato became part of local political lore in their hometown of Belaga. Their political contest spanned
REMEMBERED as warm, humble and compassionate, she never let a guest leave her home without a meal. Her gentle smile greeted everyone – from close family members to complete strangers. That was the essence of Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, fondly known as “Mok Ani” by her
IT is no secret that Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is sharpening its weapons and preparing to “battle” against Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the upcoming election. This much is said to have emerged after the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak State Meeting, which was held in Kuching on Feb 23. PKR
ON Feb 28, the Utusan Sarawak newspaper ended its print run after more than 30 years of operation. The newspaper was first published on Jan 16, 1949, by Tan Sri Abang Ikhwan Zainie, who was chairman of the Sarawak Malay Association at the time. It was printed by Arif Press
KUCHING: Eighty-one days after being appointed as the 20th Senate president, Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal breathed his last at 11.46am on Friday (May 10). He passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur, having been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since May 6. Earlier, he
BECOMING a member of parliament at the age of 26 came as a surprise for him though at university, he had dreamed of entering politics.But he didn’t expect that dream to come to fruition so quickly. But that was the reality that Mutang Tagal (now Datuk) had to accept on
Finally, on April 1, Lo Khere Chiang, stepped down after 12 years as the chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). It is not easy for Lo, who is Batu Kitang assemblyman, because the role is suitable for him. However, he has to abide by the decision of his superior, the
A total of 90 per cent of the 6,118 respondents who voted in the Astro Awani poll thought it is inappropriate to put any Members of Parliament (MPs) with court cases to be part of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government Cabinet. This poll is actually quite interesting because it
At the moment, two names are being bandied worthy to create history by assuming the role of the first Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) of Malaysia from the Land of the Hornbill. The name of Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is mentioned because of his experience and effective and excellent role as
The struggles faced by Anwar Ibrahim in his life have always been the talk of the people. From early on during his student days in Universiti Malaya, his name had popped up in the Special Branch report when he became head of the students’ movement. From 1968 to 1971, Anwar
