Author: News Desk

DAP starts negotiation with PSB; PKR in the dark over it?

KUCHING: Sarawak DAP is expected to start its first round of negotiation with Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) President Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh for a united front tomorrow (April 26). DAP Lanang MP, Alice Lau, who was also the party deputy chairperson was expected to lead the negotiation together with

Free clothes available for those in need

By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Baki KUCHING: More than 30,000 pieces of clothing donated by residents here are available for free especially for those in need and affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Six Petronas kiosks in the state capital are collaborating in the Raya Clothes Distribution Programme. According to Petronas Ulu

PBB to field several new faces in GE15

SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is expected to field several new faces in the 15th general election (GE 15). This follows reports that some of the party’s MPs have expressed that it was time for them to give way to new and younger faces. “There are some who say

Dayaks can be major producers of food

BY AMYRA VARKISA & NATASHA JEE SIBU: Dayak communities have the potential to be the main producers of food for local and international markets. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said however such potential can be achieved only if the Dayak people knew how to monetise their

Bring more into PBB fold

SRI AMAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branches and branches state-wide should recruit more new members, said party deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. “When PBB is very strong, it can focus on its core business of contributing strongly to the state development and progress. “Having more new members

Let us sail in one boat to achieve 2030 agenda

BY NATASHA JEE & AMYRA VARKISA SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) members are urged to uphold unity in the party and ‘sail in one boat’ with the other component parties in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in order to achieve Sarawak’s agenda towards 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari

PRS wants development masterplan for rural districts

BY AMYRA VARKISA & NATASHA JEE SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has proposed several issues that need to be further considered and resolved by the Sarawak government. Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum who was elected unopposed as president at the party’s 5th Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) here today said the major issues

Be mindful of party image

BY AMYRA VARKISA & NATASHA JEE SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) needs to be careful in managing its media exposure to avoid unnecessary speculation being made by outsiders which could tarnish the party. Its newly-minted president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said that PRS has been in the media spotlight since

Orphans feted to iftar meal by co-op

By Kalsum Muhammadin KUCHING: A total of 65 orphans around Kuching were invited to a breaking of fast gathering during which they also received duit raya at Warung Nasi Pengilan Astana, here. The event was the first social responsibility programme organised by Koperasi Petra Jaya Kuching Berhad in collaboration with

Youth – catalyst for leadership

By Amyra Varkisa & Natasha Jee SIBU: The Women and Youth wings of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) are the backbone of the party. PRS vice president Datuk Majang Renggi said that the aspect of leadership that was sown from the beginning, especially at the youth level, is a catalyst towards