Projects under RTP going on smoothly
SRI AMAN: Several projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) in the district here are carrying out smoothly. This includes the just completed Taman Harmoni Community Hall in the district here. The handing over of the RM200,000 hall which was completed on Jan 7 will be done once the community hall management committee is established. […]
GPS to focus on country’s stability, not politics
KUALA TERENGGANU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to support the federal government to ensure the country is managed well especially when facing the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, said its secretary-general, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. When asked to comment on the decision of UMNO that it would not cooperate with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia […]
Close rapport exists between PBB and SUPP
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee’s recent statement denying the party would contest in Bawang Assan in the coming state election shows the close rapport between the party and Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). SUPP president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the statement symbolised Dr Annuar’s acknowledgement that Bawang […]
Villages, associations receive grants worth RM1.2 million
KUCHING: A total of 97 minor rural projects (MRP) grants worth RM1.2 million have been given to 58 villages and associations in the Opar state constituency. Education, Science and Technological Research Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong presented the cheques on behalf of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg at Kampung Bitokan, Selampit in Lundu […]
Sarawak is unrivalled on discounts on assessment rates
KUCHING: The people of Sarawak are able to enjoy discounts on assessment rates due to the good governance and leadership of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang. “This only happens in Sarawak — there are no other states in Malaysia providing such discounts,” he said […]
Call to support PBB candidate
KUCHING: Voters in the Pakan district have been urged to give their undivided support to the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) candidate representing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming state election (PRN). PBB Pakan deputy chairman, Gasan Empera said voters in the constituency should give their support to GPS candidates to ensure that continuous […]
GPS committed to rural development
KUCHING: The Sarawak government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is committed to the rural development agenda. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said this was to ensure that all areas in the state, including his constituency, receive balanced development. “Since development projects such as the Rural Transformation Programme and Minor Rural Project were introduced, […]
Sarawak fortunate to have autonomous powers
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate that it has the power to make its own decisions to suit local conditions and not necessarily follow the decisions of the federal government every time, which may not be in the state’s best interests. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was able to decide not to […]
BEM Serian receives RM100k from Unifor
SERIAN: Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Serian received an assistance of RM100,000 from the state government through Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). The cheque was handed over by Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus to the Pastor Babu Jau and witnessed by few church committee members at the church this morning (Feb 6). According to Pastor Babu, […]
PBB Youth lodges police report against viral video
KUCHING: The Youth Wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has lodged a police report over a video that has gone viral on social media lately which contained elements of slander against Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. PBB Youth exco member Malcolm Layang […]