Abdul Karim praises potential appointment of Wan Junaidi as TYT
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has lauded the potential appointment of Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the Sarawak Head of State (TYT), citing his distinguished career as a civil servant. The Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development said Wan Junaidi’s extensive service and experience, spanning various high-level roles in the […]
Premier’s Office: No special meeting at DUN on Head of State appointment
KUCHING: The Sarawak Premier’s Office has clarified that there was no special meeting at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to discuss the appointment of a new Head of State. The press statement addressed media reports suggesting such a meeting had taken place. “It has come to the attention of this office that there are reports […]
Every beginning has an end, says reflective Karim
KUCHING: Every commencement leads to an eventual conclusion, irrespective of the position’s significance. Senior Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said words to this effect following speculation that a new Head of State will be appointed soon in Sarawak. “In my view, every undertaking has a natural end, and any […]
Premier tight-lipped on new TYT’s appointment
BY GABRIEL LIHAN AND NURA VALENTIANA LORNA KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is tight – lipped about the resignation of Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and subsequent appointment as Governor of Sarawak. Abang Johari said the appointment of the Sarawak Head of State is the […]
Wan Junaidi ticks all boxes, say analysts
KUCHING: Sarawak will stand to benefit if Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the president of the Dewan Negara, is appointed the eighth Sarawak governor as speculated. Geostrategist and political analyst from the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, Prof Dr Azmi Hassan said Wan Junaidi’s profound understanding of parliamentary responsibilities could bring significant benefits […]
Mohamed Fauzi Kamis is First Division Infantry commander
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Major-General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis has replaced Major-General Datuk Hassan Embong as First Division Infantry commander. A ceremony to hand over duties was held at Muara Tuang Camp on Friday which was witnessed by Army Eastern Field Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi. The ceremony also saw an army parade consisting […]
New Pemanca vows to resolve all issues
SIBU: The newly appointed Pemanca Paing Tawi pledges to assist the Iban community in addressing all issues they face by collaborating with existing community leaders. Paing said that there were numerous unresolved appeal cases in Sibu, involving disputes among longhouse residents regarding matters such as land and more. “Starting today, I will make every effort […]
Abu Tariq is new HASiL CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy chief executive officer (Compliance) of Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (HASiL) Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaluddin has been appointed as the new HASiL chief executive officer (CEO), effective Dec 17. Abu Tariq, who holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB. Hons) from the Universiti Malaya, began his career at HASiL on March 15, […]
MBKS appoints members to Market and Hawker Liaison Committee
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) on Friday (Dec 15) appointed members to the Market and Hawker Liaison Committee, paving the way for a collaborative and productive term from January 2024 to December 2024. A total of 31 committee members were officially appointed during the session, receiving certificates of appointment. “These members, carefully selected […]
Mancha Ata appointed as new Sarawak police commissioner
KUCHING: Datuk Mancha Ata, formerly the Sarawak deputy police commissioner, has been appointed as the new Sarawak police commissioner. He will be succeeding Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, who has been appointed as the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director at Bukit Aman. Mohd Azman took charge of the department after the retirement of the […]