Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Tania Lam

Global delegates expected at STB-hosted dinner

KUCHING: Over 1,000 delegates from around the globe are expected at a welcoming dinner of the World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2019 hosted by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB). The dinner which will be held at Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, tonight will showcase key elements of Sarawak – Culture, Adventure, Nature, Food

Ports, harbours state’s rights: CM

SRI AMAN: The state government wants to develop and modernise its ports, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in justifying his decisions to create the Ministry of Infrastructure and Ports Development and the Ministry of Transport during the recent Cabinet reshuffle. “Everyone knows that every state that

Not even an inch!

SRI AMAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has assured that he will not budge an inch in the fight for Sarawak rights. “I will not give even an inch of concession when it comes to our terms for our oil and gas,” he reiterated. He clarified that

Which party?

Abang Johari says coalition considering Jerip’s application KUCHING: Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil (pic) has applied to join Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). However, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who revealed this, remained tight-lipped when asked which component party Dr Jerip had applied to join, simply

S’wak, Thailand strengthen trade

KUCHING: Combining the strengths of Thailand and Sarawak in collaborative efforts will result in positive economic developments for both parties, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He lauded the ‘Bridging Trade and Investment Relations between Thailand and East Malaysia (Sarawak) Trade Forum 2019 and Business Matching’ event

Inspect house before handover

KUCHING: Prior to accepting the keys to their new homes, purchasers should have a joint inspection with the developer and come up with a list of defects to be signed off by both parties, advised members of the Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims Tribunal (TTPRS). TTPRS deputy chairman Peter Lim Thiam

IGP comes in for praise

KUCHING: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip (pic) has commended police assurance that action would be taken against individuals who instigate racial and religious issues. He said the assurance was timely to prevent such situation from getting out of control. Talib was referring to

Insurance coverage for longhouses

KUCHING: The Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad has come up with an affordable insurance coverage plan for longhouses. Pos Malaysia Berhad is managing the plan and longhouse chiefs who are interested may contact the office closest to them for more information. In order to explain the plan, a group

PH told to set their priorities right

KUCHING: As Sarawakians struggle on a daily basis with poor infrastructure, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is having a field day rolling out a new line of cars possibly by next year, remarked Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang (pic). “We in Sarawak do not need a third national car

Dyslexia association appeals for building funds

KUCHING: The Dyslexia Association of Sarawak (DASwk) is raising funds for its new centre to be named the Dyslexia Institute of Sarawak. The new premises will be located at a 1.5-acre plot of land in Desa Wira, Batu Kawa here, which was designated to DASwk by the state government in