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Keadilan Sarawak shocked to learn of Masing’s passing

KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak said it was shocked to learn that Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing had passed away at 7.05am yesterday. The State Leadership Council (MPN) Keadilan Sarawak, in a statement, said, “We mourn  the passing of Masing who was one of the highest

Big loss to GPS and Dayak community

KUCHING: Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing was an unrelenting voice of the rural people, so his untimely passing is a loss, not only to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) but also to the Dayak as a whole. “GPS lost a great leader while the Dayak lost someone who

Prime Minister extends condolences to Masing’s family

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed his condolences to the entire family of the late Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing, who passed away here early this morning. Describing Masing as a people-oriented, far-sighted, and authoritative figure, Ismail said his services and sacrifices

Keeping alive an Iban traditional drum art

BY PENERANGAN KUCHING: To ensure that an Iban traditional art is not lost to time, several individuals set up an association called Persatuan Gendang Pampat Serta Main Asal Iban Kuching (PGPSMAIK). Founded in 2019, the association has 32 members, including Donald Bada (chairman), Kunyu Mugang (deputy), Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap

Sarawak songket steals the spotlight in Parliament

KUCHING: The Sarawak songket with striped motif of bamboo shoots that carry the meaning of hope and loyalty was chosen by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz when he presented the 2022 Budget. The songket sampin, which was produced by the folk of Rajang, Sarawak, took three

SCIB showcases latest construction technology

KUCHING: Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) yesterday organised a site visit to its factory in Kuching to showcase its 3D construction printer, which will be used in SCIB’s construction projects. The visitors comprised Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB Malaysia) deputy chief executive Datuk Ir. Elias Ismail and representatives from

Finally a citizen after 68 years

MIRI: A Sarawakian, Wong Pak Sing, 68 finally received his citizenship certificate yesterday.Wong, who was born in Brunei in 1958 to Sarawakian parents, received the documents validating his citizenship status from Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew at SUPP Piasau office here yesterdayTing, who

More need to hasten state’s digital transformation

KUCHING: Many more programmes can speed up Sarawak’s digital transformation, accelerate public awareness, and stimulate interest in adopting new technology. Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Abdul Kadier Sahib said such efforts could better equip the community with skills and knowledge relevant to future work. “This transformation is very important

Jamilah leaves her fate to CM

by NURULDAYANA RAFIEE SEMATAN: Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu says it is up to the Chief Minister and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide on the party’s candidates in the coming state election. She asserted that the chief minister was