Good infrastructure vital to state’s progress
SIMANGGANG: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak needed an efficient infrastructure system so that it could become a developed state by 2030. He said this when officiating at the state-level “Hari Kebangsaan” (National Day) celebration at Sri Aman Civic Centre in Simanggang on Monday (Aug 31). “That is why the Gabungan […]
Better days ahead for rural dwellers
SIBU: The Kong Yit Khim Road here will be upgraded to a dual carriageway, said Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong. He pointed out that the road which would stretch from Sibu Water Board to Durin Bridge would enhance the value of land around the area. “The four-lane road will link […]
Do away with chaos, instability
BAU: Sarawak must not be allowed to have an unstable and chaotic government that disregards its people, said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said the volatile political situation in Malaya and Sabah was because the leaders were always vying for positions and power, and ultimately forgot the needs of the people. “When there is constant […]
PDP to meet the people tomorrow
SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will organise a “Majlis Pemimpin PDP Bersama Ahli dan Rakyat” at Rumah Udin Nasat, Sungai Sengan here tomorrow (Aug 31). PDP Dudong division chairman Councillor Teo Boon Siew said the ceremony would be attended by PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing who […]
School gets continuous RTP funds
SARIKEI: For the past five years, namely since 2016 up till now, Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has provided Rural Transformation Project (RTP) allocations to Ming Lik Secondary School here. This is to give more opportunities to the younger generation to receive Chinese education. Apart from that, Huang has also donated school bags, […]
GPS fights for the people
SERIAN: The struggle of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is to prioritise Sarawak and its people, said Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. According to John, the GPS’ struggle is in line with the party’s slogan “Utamakan Sarawak” which fights for the people and the state. He said some of the other political parties were more […]
Thumbs-up for community centre
MIRI: Residents of Taman Jelita, a housing estate here, will have their own indoor integrated community centre in future. The RM6 million project, built on an eight-acre piece of land, is fully funded by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. It will be equipped with recreational facilities such as a playground, high speed internet connectivity and […]
Thou shalt not slander …
MIRI: In this digital era, rumours, gossips and fake news are easily can be seen on the social media platform. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in his keynote address when presenting individual land titles under Section 18 of Sarawak Land Code to recipients at Sungai Ukat, Bario recently, said he […]
Public agrees 5 more years for GPS
KUCHING: Members of the public agree that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) be given another five years mandate to govern the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari had appealed to the people to give GPS another five years to govern the state during his site visit at Jalan Ulu Suai, Niah last Tuesday. He said […]
No meddling from Malaya, says CM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM MIRI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will defend the sanctity of its local government system which has been in existence and recognised since the Brooke and Colonial era. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that any attempt by lawmakers from Malaya to interfere with the system would not […]