KUCHING: While each person may have varying ideas on what attributes make a prime minister, it is fair to say that potential candidates should possess a wide range of qualities in playing such a significant role. For supervisor Leandro Mcrae, 24, the most important characteristics of a prime minister candidate
KUCHING: In the event that a snap general election is held, Sarawakians should also be prepared for a potential simultaneous state election, said political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He said that the decision was up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg whether to hold the state election
KUCHING: While some businesses have given the thumbs-up to the recently announced 2020 economic stimulus package aimed at offsetting the effect of Covid-19, concerns have also been raised over potential long-term issues. Among various assistances, the economic stimulus package includes a temporary six-month discount of as much as 15 percent
KUCHING: Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok had hoped that the recently announced 2020 economic stimulus package was more comprehensive and included businesses outside the tourism sector. He said that the package was mainly targeted to benefit businesses in the tourism sector
KUCHING: Despite the bleak outlook in the timber industry, Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) general manager Hashim Bojet said there was still some potential for investments. He said that this was in line with recent developments of consumer products in the global market. “Some of these include an increased
KUCHING: Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s idea of a unity government merits consideration, opined political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. He said that Dr Mahathir had once again sprung a surprise as the idea was revolutionary in Malaysia. “I must say that Tun M has a point – a
KUCHING: Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) should play a more active role in ensuring development projects in villages and residential areas are implemented effectively. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the involvement of JKKK in rural transformation projects was essential to monitor and
KUCHING: Timber industry players have no choice but to make adjustments and upgrade their operations in order to sustain their businesses, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “They have to retool, adopt new technology, and go for more automation,” he emphasised at a press conference held
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan hopes to be able to set up a furniture city in Sarawak this year. “At the moment, we are looking for the right location and we have been in contact with many groups to discuss how we are going to
KUCHING: The position of ketua kampung (village head) should be considered as a full-time role with reasonable and justified remuneration, said Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. He suggested that annual incentives should be considered, alluding to the monthly allowance of RM300 which would be paid to the secretary
