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Dr Sim proposes anti-graft system for good governance

MIRI: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said an anti-bribery management system should be introduced to local councils to achieve good governance. He said the councils are part of the government machinery and with good standards, people will look up to the councils and “feel the trust, transparency

Customs director pays courtesy call on Taib

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sarawak in Demak Jaya, yesterday (Nov 10). Dr Ahmad Taufik Sulaiman led the delegation during the visit, which was aimed at introducing himself as the new Sarawak Customs director.

Singapore envoy calls on Premier

KUCHING: Singapore’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Vanu Gopala Menon paid a courtesy call to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma Bapa, yesterday (Nov 10). This is a follow-up to his previous visit in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and he took the opportunity to

On track to become leading digital economy

BY ARNOLD UJANG SARAWAK is on track to be a leading digital economy by 2030 with the establishment of related agencies and digital infrastructures. The state’s venture to digitalise its economy began in earnest in 2018, shifting its dependence on non-renewable resources and leapfrogging into the next generation economy. As

Local authorities urged to buck up

By Lee Shaw Wei & Tania Matu KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak urges the Local Government ministry and local authorities to step up efforts in tackling local issues. Its chairman Chong Chieng Jen highlighted this during his daily press conference held at DAP headquarters here yesterday after he had

Focus on GPS victory in Puncak Borneo

KUCHING: Set aside any dispute or disappointment and focus on ensuring a big win for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in Puncak Borneo. This is the clarion call by GPS youth chief and Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh at the official launch of GPS Puncak Borneo 15th general election (GE15) Election Machinery

Taking charge of our destiny

BY ANTHONY SINGON & ARIANNA ARISSA THE Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is determined to preserve the sovereignty and security of the state from any form of threat. This is to safeguard the state’s harmony, peace and stability for the people of Sarawak to prosper and live in peace. In

Conduct regular safety checks on your gas appliances

KUCHING: Homeowners are advised to conduct regular safety checks on their gas related appliances including cylinders, piping/hoses, regulators or meters by ensuring there are no signs or corrosion, cracks or damage. These are among the good practices recommended by Petroleum Sarawak Gas Sdn Bhd (PETROS Gas business) and PETROSNiaga Sdn

SUPP Bintulu launches voters’ service centre

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bintulu has launched its voters’ service centre at the Tanjong Batu movement room. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang said this is to enable voters to check their voting details and polling stations. He said, the significant increase in voters in this election may