Top PBB posts will not be contested
KUCHING: The women’s chief post and other top positions within the main party and youth wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will not be contested at the party’s Triennial Delegates Meeting next week, said its women’s chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Our party, as the backbone of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), remains firm with […]
PASBK hall to be completed in August
KUCHING: The Pertubuhan Anak Seni Bandarsah Kuching (PASBK) community hall is expected to be completed in August this year. According to the its chairman Abdul Rahman Zainudin, the hall has now reached 90 per cent physical completion and will be able to accommodate over 500 people at a time. “The hall, which is located at […]
Riding the green-digital technologies train
KUCHING: Amendments to the State Land Code and Forestry Ordinance passed during the recent State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting are steps toward handling greenhouse gases that the state wants to trade on to increase its revenue. This, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, is part of efforts by the Gabungan Parti […]
Razi’s appointment a gift from GPS
DEBAK: Voters in Saribas made the right choice when they threw their weight behind Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Mohommad Razi Sitam in the December 2021 state election. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said Razi’s convincing win saw him being appointed as Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development. “This appointment is […]
Up to higher-ups to decide DUN sitting allowance
BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said he would leave it up to the higher-ups to decide whether to increase DUN sitting allowance for state assemblymen, He acknowledged the allowance of RM50 a day for an elected representative had remained unchanged for many years. “Hence, we leave it to the higher-ups to decide […]
Political commentator surprised at Zuraida’s decision to quit Bersatu
KUCHING: A political commentator has expressed his surprise over the decision by several politicians, most notably Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, in quitting Bersatu or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Datuk Peter Minos opined that although controversial, there could be some reasons behind the move. “There had been rumours last year that she (Zuraida) will leave Bersatu, and […]
GPS Government told to intervene on shortage of foreign workers too
KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) has applauded the Sarawak government’s decision to intervene and cushion the impact of rising cost of living by giving a discount on electricity tariff for food producers and retailers. However, its secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said it was equally important to provide a business friendly environment to allow businesses to […]
GPS to ensure security of gas supply and equitable price in Sarawak
THE Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Government will continue to protect the interests of gas consumers through the Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications to ensure security of supply and equitable price throughout Sarawak. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the Sarawak Government was able to control the distribution of gas, including LPG, […]
Call to ease process of hiring foreign manpower
THE Sarawak government has been urged to take immediate steps to aid the business sector. Alluding to the employment of foreign workers, Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) said the state government should ease its process and expedite the approval of applications submitted by employers. “According to the statistics from the Labour Department, at the moment, the […]
Wong queries outcome of special meetings
THE people are anxious to know the outcome of the special meetings between the federal government and Sarawak on the Malaysia Agreement (MA63), said Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. Referencing a statement made by the minister in charge of Sabah and Sarawak Affairs, Dr Maximus Ongkili on Sabah securing a five-fold increase […]