KUCHING: The serene atmosphere of Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak in Petra Jaya was illuminated with unity and gratitude as nearly 1,000 congregants gathered for the Thanksgiving Ceremony in conjunction with the 79th Official Birthday Celebration of Head of State (TYT), Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Wan Junaidi,
KUCHING: The one-third parliamentary representation originally envisioned under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was a deliberate constitutional safeguard to ensure Sarawak and Sabah would never be politically sidelined. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali gave the reminder at the
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) remains the cornerstone of the nation’s constitutional foundation. “The MA63 is not merely a historical document,” said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. “It is the very cornerstone of our Federation, a living
KUCHING: The Journey of Service (JOS) 4.0 Dinner, hosted by the Lions Club of Kuching, united more than 138 members of Lions Clubs International from China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in a celebration of service and fellowship. The event, held at the Grand Margherita Hotel on
KUCHING: The habit of reading must be recognised as a strategic investment in Malaysia’s human capital, equipping citizens with the intellectual resilience and critical thinking skills needed to navigate the digital age. According to Deputy National Unity Minister Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, reading is a key part of the National Reading
KUCHING: Reading is more than a personal pursuit; it is a bridge of unity and inclusivity, capable of connecting Malaysians across backgrounds, generations and abilities. Deputy National Unity Minister Senator Saraswathy Kandasami said that reading provides not only knowledge but also mutual understanding and respect, both of which are essential
KUCHING: Malaysia’s book industry holds vast potential particularly in the micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector and must receive comprehensive support to ensure continued growth and job creation. Deputy Minister of National Unity, Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, said that the book industry under SMEs had contributed 0.38 per cent to
KUCHING: Seven new books spanning themes of heritage, history, poetry, education, and storytelling were launched yesterday (Sept 30) at the Karnival Baca Perdana and Sarawak Book Fair 2025, in a ceremony officiated by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The launch, held at The Hills,
KUCHING: The Karnival Baca Perdana (National Reading Carnival) and Sarawak Book Fair 2025 was launched by Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, at The Hills Shopping Mall, Kuching today (Sept 30). The nine-day fair, jointly
KUCHING: The Deputy Speaker of the State Legislatyive Assembly, Datuk Idris Buang, has refuted former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun (Art Harun) regarding the latter’s view that there is no legal basis for Sabah and Sarawak to hold one-third of parliamentary seats. He insisted that the claim
