Thursday, 10 July 2025

Status quo on GPS parliamentary seat distribution, says Premier

KUCHING: The parliamentary seats distribution for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties will remain status quo for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that the component parties will be working as one team as Sarawak interests must come first. “Even though we do not know […]

UPM delegation calls on Premier

KUCHING: A delegation from from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) paid a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma Bapa Malaysia,Petra Jaya, yesterday. The visitors were led by Tengku Syarif Laksamana Perlis Datuk Seri DiRaja Syed Razlan Syed Putra Jamalullail who is also the chairman of the Board of […]

Constituents urged to unite under GPS

BAU: Constituents in Serembu, Mambong and Tarat are urged to give unconditional support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate contesting for the Puncak Borneo parliamentary seat. Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that he would support whoever is chosen by the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) leadership and the president Datuk Patinggi […]

Sri Aman paddy cultivation to boost rice production in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sri Aman has been identified as an area for paddy cultivation to boost rice production in Sarawak and improve the country’s rice self-sufficiency (SSL). Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in order to develop the paddy fields, the state needs a big allocation. “We need a lot of money […]

Forum on sustainable agriculture and food security

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to open the Congress on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (COSAFS) 2022 which will be held from Sept 21-24 at the Waterfront Hotel here. COSAFS 2022 is organised by Universiti Putra Malaysia Kampus Bintulu (UPMKB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Modernisation of […]

OJA Kuching 140th Anniversary Run Dec 3

KUCHING: The Old Josephians’ Associations (OJA) Kuching will be organising its fifth edition of Ora Et Labora Run themed 140th Anniversary Run on Saturday (December 3). As the previous run, the starting line will be at the premises of St. Joseph Secondary School, Kuching at 6am. The Ora Et Labora aims to provide an opportunity […]

160-year-old mosque reopens after latest restoration

By Natasha Jee & Amyra Varkisa SIBU: The Al-Qadim Mosque, one of the state’s oldest mosques, has finally reopened after undergoing restoration work here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg graced the re-opening of the 160-year-old mosque on yesterday (July 11) evening. In his speech, he said some had claimed the mosque […]

Special Olympics a memorable one

SIBU: The 6th Special Olympics Sarawak is a memorable and historical one, said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “It is historical in many ways. On the opening night, we were given the opportunity to use the Azman Hashim Community Sport Centre. “Meanwhile, at tonight’s closing ceremony we have […]

Tourism park in the making

KUCHING: The Taman Awam Miri (Miri Public Park) in Miri is poised to be a tourism park, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He said the park can be turned into a tourism park not only for the locals but also foreigners because of its available facilities as compared to other parks in […]