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New Sarawak JaPen director visits Bintulu office

BINTULU: The Information Department (JaPen) office here received a visit from new Sarawak JaPen director on Thursday (June 16). Jaafar Jantan also visited the Public Works Department (JKR) here together with information officer Pauline Sating. They were briefed by JKR officials as well as the contractor on the status of

Financial aid for teens welcomed

By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki KUCHING: The public welcomes a proposal to provide financial assistance to teenagers to get a motorcycle or driving licence. Former Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu had suggested that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government provide the assistance to children

Lodge National Secondary School jubilant

KUCHING: Ngu Khang Wei has done Lodge National Secondary School proud by scoring 9A+ in the 2021 SPM. The outstanding achiever, known for his great personality among peers and his teachers, obtained A+ for BM, English, Sejarah, Moral, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics. This year, 12  high achievers

Get ready for GE15

By Goh Pei Pei and Natasha Jee KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), as the backbone of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, has been told to step up efforts to win the 15th General Election (GE15). PBB Deputy President Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said it was important to

Polytechnic students repair 17 houses belonging to e-kasih recipients

LUNDU: A total of 17 houses belonging to e-kasih aid recipients at Kampung Sekambal, Lundu have been repaired under the “TVET Students To Do Community Works” programme. The programme was organised by Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) together with the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development in collaboration with the

E-waste collection campaign in Kapit and Kanowit on June 25-26

KAPIT: The Department of Environment together with Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) in collaboration with Kapit District Council and Kanowit District Council will organise a Household Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) Collection Campaign (household e-waste). According to a statement on Thursday (June 16), the programme is held to

PBB leaders’ hopes and expectations

By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) leaders are all set to bring a brighter future and greater development for Sarawak in the coming years. The party’s Triennial Delegates Meeting (TGM) scheduled to take place on June 17 to 19 at Borneo Convention

Put party interests above self

By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna PBB members have been urged to continue to put the party interests above self, and remain loyal to the party to ensure the party remains strong. Former PBB senior vice president Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong ( pic) said that because of the stability

Rural delegates hope for greater development in remote areas

By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: From deep in rural Sarawak to the state’s capital city, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women Belaga Branch delegates are hopeful that the party will continue to thrive in bringing more development, particularly to the rural areas. The branch is sending four women

Bringing Sarawak to greater heights

By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Anabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: A new wing to be established by Parti Bumi Bersatu (PBB) specifically for members aged 18 to 28 received positive responses from youth. Named Gerak PBB 1828, many opined that the wing would bring Sarawak to greater heights. Although youngsters lack