Three consecutive Sarawakian Senate President shows federal trust in GPS – Abang Johari
BY JAMES WONG & NURA V LORNA BINTULU: The appointment of three consecutive Sarawakian Dewan Negara presidents signifies the federal government’s trust in the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the GPS chairman, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for […]
Anwar hails new Senate President Awang Bemee’s vast experience
KUALA LUMPUR: Newly appointed Senate President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah has extensive experience at both the state and federal levels and is capable of elevating the Dewan Negara to a higher level, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The former Nangka state assemblyman from Sarawak was sworn in as the 21st President […]
Suhaili Aleh is new PMU director
MUKAH: Suhaili Aleh has been appointed as the new 10th director of Mukah Polytechnic (PMU), effective June 28 this year. According to a PMU statement, he replaces Hisamudin Mohd Tmin, who is transferred to the headquarters on January 2. “Previously, Suhaili held the position of director of METRO Betong Polytechnic, from July 13, 2019 until […]
Pansar appointed as distributor in Malaysia and Brunei
SIBU: Mercury, a global leader in marine propulsion systems and technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pansar as its distributor in Malaysia and Brunei. According to general manager for Mercury Marine Asia Pacific, Brad Zoelle, the strategic partnership is set to strengthen Mercury’s presence in the Malaysian and Brunei markets and enhance service […]
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 […]