Party expresses disbelief over bias appointment of grade DG41 teachers
MIRI: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) has expressed disbelief and shock that the new appointment list of grade DG41 teachers showed 80 percent of those selected are Malayans. “It’s an imbalanced list for sure. Don’t they have other people to choose from? The list which has gone viral in social media since Tuesday has displeased […]
Abang Johari receives visitors
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from newly appointed director of Yayasan Sarawak, Mersal Abang Rosli and director of Health Department Sarawak, Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, yesterday. The courtesy call was Mersal’s first official visit to Abang Johari since assuming […]
Hisham known for his leadership qualities
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, who has been appointed Senior Minister (Security Cluster) while retaining his portfolio of Foreign Minister, is a leader known in both the domestic and foreign circles. Hishammuddin, who had his own legal practice between 1989 and 1993, is known as someone who is calm in the face of crises and […]
Hisham determined to serve the people
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, who was appointed as a Senior Minister to lead the Security Cluster today, is determined to carry the responsibility well. Hishammuddin said he realised the people’s high expectation and was aware that facing the Covid-19 pandemic was no easy task, but believed that the country could emerge from the […]
Swinburne Sarawak gets new pro vice-chancellor, CEO
KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak has appointed Ir Prof Lau Hieng Ho as its new pro vice-chancellor (PVC) and chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 1. He succeeded Prof John Wilson following the latter’s retirement last month. Prof Wilson expressed his pleasure in Prof Lau’s appointment, which will ensure that Swinburne Sarawak continues its mission to be […]
Abdul Aziz Miri new Resident
MIRI: Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusuf has been appointed as the new Miri Division Resident effective on July 1, replacing previous Mastapa Julaihi. Abdul Aziz, 59, a graduate in Master in International Business Finance and Marketing from the Oklahoma City University, United States (US), started his service in Miri since July 2008. He, who is also […]
A new cardinal from Malaysia?
Let us do good while we still have time, and we will render glory to our heavenly Father, sanctify ourselves, and give good example to others. – St Padre Pio, Italian priest With the death of Cardinal Cornelius Sim on May 29, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (CBC-MSB) is now without […]
Deputy IGP post to be filled within two weeks
SHAH ALAM: The position of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police will be filled within two weeks at the latest, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. The position was left vacant following the appointment of Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani as the new Inspector-General of Police on May 3. Hamzah said shortlisted names would […]
DSP Dennis Bunyam is new Bintulu district deputy police chief
TATAU: Former Tatau police chief DSP Dennis Bunyam has been appointed the new deputy police chief of Bintulu District. He is replaced by DSP Jame Reis as Tatau police chief. Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief SAC Lukas Aket witnessed the handover ceremony at the Tatau district police headquarters last Wednesday. Lukas commended Dennis for […]
Ex-Sarawak CP Acryl Sani is new Inspector-General of Police
PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani has been appointed as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) effective May 4. Acryl Sani’s appointment at the 13th IGP is to succeed Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador whose contract expires on May 3. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the Yang di-Pertuan […]