KUCHING: Datuk Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad has been appointed as the information chief of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Samariang Branch. Wan Khalik is a former private principal secretary to the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He is also a member of PBB Kampung Lintang branch,
By Amyra Varkisa & Natasha Jee SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is committed to ensure that unity is maintained in the party. Its Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that the unity criteria had been embedded in the late president Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing who steered the
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP AND NATASHA JEE GEDONG: A special allocation has been approved by Sarawak for the procurement of Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug for the treatment of Covid-19. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government had consulted with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to
SIBU: Scholars and professionals from both Malaysia and China have gathered here to brainstorm and discuss the impact large rivers have on human civilisation. The inaugural Henan – Sarawak Great River Cultural Conference is jointly organised by the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), North China University of Water Conservancy and
SARIKEI: A two-metre-long batik python (reticulated python) that swallowed a duck at Jalan Sare, here was caught by Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel last Friday. The presence of the reptile was noticed by the complainant who was feeding his livestock around 7.35am. He subsequently contacted the office of APM Sarikei
BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 134 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (April 23), bringing the cumulative total number of cases to 304,708. In its daily update the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) disclosed that 133 cases were in Category 1 and 2. “Kuching recorded the highest number of
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) together with Petronas held a Road Tour programme today to inform the public that an ‘Ops Selamat’ will be held soon in conjunction with the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. The programme organised by Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) together with
KUCHING: Members of the Boards of Management of the Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division Association recently paid a courtesy visit on the director of Education Sarawak, Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad. According to its statement today, the delegation led by its president Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok
BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: The tourism industry in Sarawak is expected to grow after the country’s border is opened to Brunei and China. Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this would greatly increase tourist arrivals from the two countries. “Sarawak is heavily dependent
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: More than 20 sets of the Al-Quran in braille worth RM1,000 each have been handed over to the visually impaired in the state. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the contribution will benefit the target
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