KUCHING: It is retired Anglican bishop Datuk Bolly Lapok’s democratic and political rights to join politics, said Datuk Liwan Lagang. “After all, he is a free retired man,” said Utilities (Rural Electricity) Assistant Minister when contacted yesterday.He said this when prompted for comments on recent news that Bolly — former
KUCHING: The federal government was told to provide equal allocation to Sarawak and Sabah. Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi said despite Sarawak receiving an increase of RM158 million for the 2022 Budget compared to 2021, many wondered why the state is receiving less compared to Sabah. “I request for the
KUCHING: Delegations from the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), Arrow Medsource Group (AMG), a North American health care supply chain management company, and its high profile partners, met Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for a briefing on the Sarawak Medical Innovation and Technology Hub (SMITH). The meeting
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Open on Thursday (Nov 11) launched the app for dBazzar, a Sarawak-developed digital platform, in a glittering ceremony at Wisma Bapa here. He also witnessed the signing of agreements by dBazzar Sdn Bhd, Sarawak Net Technology Sdn Bhd (S Pay Global) and
KUCHING: The relevant authorities have been urged to look into the current low supply of cement in the market which is said to be seriously affecting the construction of large-scale projects in the state. The Federation of Chinese Associations in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian District (Youth Section) treasurer Aaron Tay
BINTULU: The division’s biggest mosque, Masjid Asyakirin Bintulu has received one unit of Geolift Single Mast Aerial Work Platform from Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB). This was following a request made by the management of the mosque to BPHB early last month. Geolift Single Mast Aerial Work Platform is a
TATAU: Three longhouses here are being upgraded with proper, stronger materials under the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project. The longhouses are Rumah Robert Ahsoon at Sungai Empang, Rumah Gerry Janni at Sungai Mejau and Rumah Was at Sungai Entajum. “This is so that the longhouse folk can live comfortably,” said
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is looking for family members or next of kin of a man known as Sohano Sulaiman. According to a statement received from the hospital, the 50-year-old patient is currently being treated at the hospital’s Department of Emergency and Trauma. Sohano was referred by the
KUCHING: Nine different houses of worship received grants amounting to RM1.015 million from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Minister in charge of Unifor Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah handed the grants over to the Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian at his office on Thursday
KUCHING: Stop whining and focus instead on preparations for the state polls, opposition parties have been told. “Use whatever remaining time that is left to prepare for the battle,” political commentator Datuk Peter Minos advised. He was referring to the numerous complaints and excuses given by Democratic Action Party (DAP),
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