Author: Zarina Abdullah

Gearing up for youth influence

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) must be prepared to face new political challenges, particularly the shifting voting patterns of young voters brought about by the automatic voter registration system. Premier and Deputy President Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this is important as the number of voters in Sarawak

Role of youth to ensure PBB remains strong

KUCHING: The youth of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) plays a crucial role in continuing the noble struggle for the unity of the people, strengthening the harmony of various races, and upholding Sarawak’s rights, especially in the context of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Party’s outgoing youth chief Miro Simuh said

Legal Year 2025 kicks off with grand procession

KUCHING: The rainy weather did not dampen the spirit of 600 legal practitioners from within and outside the country who enlivened the opening procession of the Legal Year for Sabah and Sarawak 2025 held here today (Jan 10). The 1.1km procession from the Old Courthouse to the Hikmah Exchange Event

Sarawak’s position, vision for future

ALMOST two weeks ago, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was invited as a guest star for the special Sarawak Day episode of the Keluar Sekejap (KS) Podcast. This popular podcast is hosted by former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who also serves as the chief curator and

Necessary to embrace new frontiers

KUCHING: The Malay book publishing industry should promptly explore new areas such as science and technology to enhance the country’s book industry, according to Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, a member of the board of directors of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). He emphasised that this is a key challenge that

National book database proposed

KUCHING: Malaysia needs to establish a national book database as an important step in empowering the production of quality Malay-language works and advancing the local book publishing industry. Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, a member of the Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka (DBP) Management Board, stated that it would serve as a

Parliament, not SDs, decide PM’s fate

KUCHING: The method for determining a vote of confidence in the Prime Minister within the Dewan Rakyat involves confirming the legitimacy of majority support from Members of Parliament, not merely collecting Statutory Declarations (SDs). The President of the Senate, Tan Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said that certain quarters

Book chronicles political journey of Abang Johari

KUCHING: The biography chronicling the political journey of Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg over four decades, titled ‘Perjalanan Politik Abang Johari Premier Sarawak’ is now available for reading. The 496-page book which took over 10 years to publish, delves into the political career of Abang Johari until

Border market on the cusp of thriving again

A UNIQUE border market featuring traders from two different countries, Serikin Market, is a household name in this neck of the woods. Straddling the Sarawak-Indonesia border, the longest border market in the country has gained quite a reputation as a shopping paradise for locals and tourists alike. Indeed, a visit

Jeniri Amir joins journalist brotherhood

KUCHING: It’s a remarkable milestone for journalism in Sarawak as Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, a distinguished senior fellow of the National Council of Professors, adds another achievement to his illustrious career. He has been appointed as a member of the prestigious Malaysia-Indonesia Brotherhood of Journalists (ISWAMI) Malaysia Administrative Council, marking