Balingian rep re-elected Mukah Melanau Association president
MUKAH: Abdul Abdul Yakub Arbi, Balingian assemblyman, managed to retain his post as the president of the Mukah Melanau Association for the 2022 to 2024 term. At the annual general meeting (AGM) of the association held at the Kingwood Hotel on Saturday (Feb 19), Royston Valentine, Tellian assemblyman, unanimously elected for the post of deputy […]
Fazzrudin suitable as Chief Political Secretary to CM
KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman fulfils the necessary criteria which makes his recent appointment as Chief Political Secretary to the Chief Minister very apt. This was pointed out by Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who congratulated Fazzrudin on his appointment. “I can see that he has […]
New chairman of Business Events Sarawak
KUCHING: Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Openg, who is the president of Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and president of Sarawak Business Federation (SBF), has been appointed as the new chairman of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) for 2022 – 2023. This was announced by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing […]
Razi wants closer co-operation among ministry staff
KUCHING: Newly-minted Assistant Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam has called on all staff in the ministry to continue to cooperate and work together in carrying out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to them. The Saribas assemblyman also hoped that all parties would accept his newly appointed post during the formation of the […]
I will be fair, says Idris
KUCHING: Newly appointed State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang vows to do his utmost best to uphold legislative justice and make reasonable judgement over any issues when presiding over any of the DUN sessions. He said that in discharging his duties during any sitting of the DUN, he would try to be […]
Mancha Ata is now Sarawak’s acting CP
KUCHING: There is a reshuffle at the top in the state’s police force. Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata (right) is now the acting Sarawak Police Commissioner (CP). He is taking over from outgoing CP Datuk Aidi Ismail (left) who will take up a new posting on Feb 21 as the director of the Bukit […]
Aidel’s Cabinet appointment bodes well for Batang Sadong
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri believes the appointment of Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo as Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister I will bode well for the Batang Sadong constituency. “My highest congratulations to YB Aidel, who took his oath of office before Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. “This appointment will […]
Sacofa appoints Al-Fazirul as managing director
KUCHING: Al-Fazirul Abdullah has recently been appointed as the managing director of Sacofa Sdn Bhd (Sacofa). With this, Sacofa Board of Directors looks toward his strong leadership and vast experience to take the company to greater heights in the future. Al-Fazirul has well over 25 years of experience working for large multinational organisations such as […]
Hafsah replaces Agnes Padan as PKR Women chief
KUCHING: Agnes Padan now no longer holds the post as Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak Women chief. This was confirmed by PKR Sarawak acting chairman Abang Zulkifli Abang Engkeh when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune on Sunday (Nov 7). “She no longer holds the post as PKR Women chief effective Nov 5, but she is […]
National Anti-Drug Agency D-G calls on TYT
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) director-general Sutekno Ahmad Belon at the former’s residence in Demak Jaya here. The visit was Sutekno’s first since being appointed as AADK director-general earlier this year. He is also on an official visit to Sarawak for […]