Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Tania Lam

Way forward for Sarawak very promising

KUCHING: Sarawak has greater potential than most states in terms of generating more revenue, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “You still have your oil and gas, so the potential is great. Therefore, Sarawak’s ability to move forward quickly is very substantial compared to some other states and perhaps

Public sector empowerment key agenda of PN government

KUCHING: Public sector empowerment is one of the key agendas often emphasised by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the main focus of the government was to ensure the delivery of efficient and people-centric services. “Focus has to be given to efforts

Government committed to vaccine rollout plan

KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hopes the Covid-19 vaccine registration process will be well-received by the people of Sarawak so that the state’s economic recovery can be expedited. “Now we are in the process of rolling out our vaccination plan. This has become a total commitment by the

Beluru district turns red

KUCHING: Beluru district has changed its status from orange to red today (Apr 1) after recording 46 cases of local infection in the last 14 days. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said this brings the total number of red districts in the state to 12. “Meanwhile, Tatau district has

State records 238 new cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 238 new positive Covid-19 cases today, bringing the state’s tally to 16,628. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Bintulu District accounted for 95 of the cases, Sibu (51), Miri (28), Kuching (22), Beluru (17), Julau (eight), Serian (six), Meradong (four), Tatau (three), Sebauh (two) while Kanowit and

Visit gives hope for a better tomorrow

KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s visit to Sarawak on the 1st and 2nd April would be a good opportunity for him to learn first-hand how the state is coping in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “It is timely for him to assess

PN govt deserves credit, say entrepreneurs

KUCHING: Despite the slim majority in Parliament and the challenges of reviving the economy in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has proven to be a survivor thus far, said Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general Jonathan Chai. “You need to be someone who possesses a

Sarawak’s support crucial

KUCHING: Sarawak’s support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is crucial and he is very much hoping for Sarawak to remain the fixed deposit for the ruling government, opines political analyst Assoc Prof Dr Saudi Narani. He believed Muhyiddin’s two-day visit to Sarawak on the 1st and 2nd of

PM has support of Malaysians

KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos believes that when the election comes along, most Malaysians will support Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “Here is a prime minister who really tries to save and help Malaysians to the best of his ability. I salute him,” he said when contacted today.

Assemblyman wants Batang Ai infrastructure improved

LUBOK ANTU: Batang Ai assemblyman Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh has urged the government to improve the infrastructure and amenities in his constituency. He requested especially for a dual-carriageway to connect the constituency to the Pan Borneo Highway or a special purpose railway that would go all the way to the