Sarawak epitomises racial and religious harmony
KUCHING: Continue to protect and preserve the harmony, peace and unity of Sarawak’s multiracial society, says Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said that Sarawak is an example of how people of various racial and religious backgrounds could live together as one community. “We have been an example to every state in Malaysia […]
1,775 COVID-19 deaths in Sarawak
KUCHING: A total of 320,311 positive cases and 1,775 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Sarawak, since the first reported case on March 13, 2020. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the disease was showing a declining trend, with 7,999 cases reported from August to November compared to 46,668 cases reported […]
New main contractor appointed to complete Phase 5 of Borneo Samariang Garden housing project
KUCHING: Sentoria Borneo Land Sdn Bhd, the private developer of the Borneo Samariang Garden, had appointed a new main contractor to complete Phase 5 of the housing project Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Sarawak Government, through its multi government agencies including his Public Health, Housing and Local Government Ministry, Land […]
Big turnout, Dr Sim and wife cast votes
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian arrived at the SJK Chung Hua Sungai Tapang Hilir voting centre in Batu Kawah here at 9.10am to cast their ballots for the Stampin parliamentary constituency this morning (Nov 19). Dr Sim, who is the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president, was accompanied by his wife, […]
UNIFOR special COVID-19 grants for 75 bodies
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian handed over Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) special COVID-19 grants to 75 Buddhist and Taoist bodies yesterday. According to a press statement, the handing over of the grant took place at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Auditorium and each organisation received RM12,800 grants for its day-to-day […]
Time to make a stand, Sim tells voters
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the 15th general election (GE15) is the time for Sarawakians to make a stand. “After 59 years, this is our time to unite and make a stand since they are a mess over there in Peninsular Malaysia. “They are no longer […]
50:50 for GPS and DAP in Stampin
Quote: “Whatever it is, it really boils down to the voter turnout, including the new voters and Undi18.” KUCHING: Stampin was the most keenly watched parliamentary seat in last general election in 2018 as it was witnessing ‘Clash of the Chiefs’ between the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian […]
Dr Sim: Sarawak govt will continue to help Chinese national schools
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to channel aid to Chinese national schools, assures Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. In fact, the number of special grants had increased every year since this was implemented in 2015 during the tenure of former chief minister, the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, he said. “Since […]
Supporters throng GPS GE15 manifesto unveiling ceremony
KUCHING: Over one thousand Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) supporters thronged the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here to attend the unveiling of the party’s 15th General Election (GE15) manifesto. The manifesto was launched by GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Today evening (Nov 6). The GPS GE15 manifesto outlined one […]
SUPP continues fight on returning eroded rights, vows Dr Sim
KUCHING: The fight to take back the autonomy in health and education, fair share of the income tax, and one-third of parliamentary seats for Sarawak and Sabah will continue. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this during his speech for the launching of SUPP Youth NewBees & Puteri […]