Commissioning of new Syariah judges
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, presided over the official commissioning of the new Syariah judges for the Sarawak Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSS) today. The ceremony took place in the Main Audience Hall of Astana Negeri Sarawak. The event witnessed the presentation of appointment letters to Sarawak Syariah […]
Brigadier General Mohd Sauffi takes command
KUCHING: The Third Infantry Brigade welcomed its new commander, Brigadier General Mohd Sauffi Omar in a ceremony at Penrissen Camp today (May 31). Mohd Sauffi Omar is the 40th commander to lead the brigade. The event was attended by Maj Gen Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis, Commander of the First Infantry Division. Mohd Sauffi took over […]
Appointment to lead Sabah PKR a responsibility, not privilege: Mustapha
KOTA KINABALU: The new Sabah PKR State Leadership Council (MPN) chairman, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, says he accepted the appointment as a ‘taklif’ or responsibility, rather than a ‘tashrif’ or privilege. The Deputy Minister of Higher Education also said that the change in leadership at the state level reflected the party’s values that consistently upheld democratic practices while […]
Newly-minted Senate President gets candid
KUCHING: The appointment of former Bukit Mas MP Datuk Mutang Tagal as the 20th President of the Dewan Negara by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Feb 19 was a historic moment as he became the first leader from the Lun Bawang community to hold this office. Mutang’s appointment came after Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi […]
Deputy SS Muhammad Abdullah heads Sarawak Biodiversity Council
KUCHING: Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel has been appointed as the chairman of Sarawak Biodiversity Council. According to a press statement, his appointment is for a two-year term from March 2024 to February 2026. He replaces State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, who had helmed the […]
Gerawat helms SABERKAS Miri branch
MIRI: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala has been appointed as the chairman of the newly established Miri branch of the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS). Gerawat, who is also Mulu state assemblyman, was elected for the post during the branch’s annual general meeting (AGM) held […]
Palestinian President appoints Mohammad Mustafa as new PM
RAMALLAH (Palestine): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed Mohammad Mustafa as the new prime minister on Thursday and tasked him with forming a new government. The announcement was made in a presidential decree, reported Anadolu Agency (AA). Mustafa will succeed Mohammad Shtayyeh, who resigned in February in response to developments related to the Israeli conflict in […]
Health director pays courtesy call on Abang Johari
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the Sarawak Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, here on Thursday. Throughout the half-hour meeting, Abang Johari warmly received the delegation and extended congratulations to Dr Veronica on her recent appointment as the Sarawak […]
Sarawak-China Friendship Association elects new office bearers
KUCHING: The Sarawak-China Friendship Association (SCFA) convened its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, March 5 here recently, with new office-bearers elected to serve a two-year term for 2024-2025. According to the press statement, the new leadership line-up remains headed by president Datuk Wee Kok Tiong, whilst Datuk Mohd Amin Satem served as deputy […]
PDP president applauds senator’s appointment
KUCHING: The appointment of Pele Peter Tinggom as a senator in Dewan Negara is a testament to the tireless efforts and commitment of Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to serve in public office, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. In expressing his gratitude, the PDP president said that it gave the party further impetus to […]
