KUCHING: In order to mitigate the ‘acrimonious relationship’ between Malaya and the two Bornean states of Sarawak and Sabah, the federation needs to be kept stable by way of understanding each partner’s characteristics while striving to live in peace and harmony. When making this point, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Yu Chai Foundation (YCF) is offering a special scholarship totalling RM150,000 for Form 6 students from the B40 and M40 groups in 2021. Its chief executive officer, Simpson Khoo hoped the sponsorship would help ease students’ financial burden, so that they can continue their studies and
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has distributed a total of RM3.17 million in minor rural project (MRP) funds to various Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), women bureaus, associations, and clubs in Sarawak this year. The first phase of MRP
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Appreciate the true value and privilege of being a Malaysian, says the secretary of Sarawak Patriots Association. “Although this year will be the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic and there will be no large festivities, let us remember what our predecessors worked for to create
KUCHING: Petronesa has presented a donation of RM50,000 to the Association of Wives of State Ministers and Assistant Ministers (Sabati) for Covid-19 pandemic aid relief. In accepting the donation, Sabati president Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, who is also the chief minister’s wife, expressed her sincere appreciation to Petronesa
KUCHING: A disabled elderly couple residing at Chawan Road here recently received much needed assistance from Hope Place. Midah Sujun, 73, and her husband, 68, are both visually impaired. As the couple got married in their later years, they do not have any children of their own. The elderly couple
KUCHING: Visitors who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, except for those arriving from overseas, will no longer need to spend 14-days in quarantine at designated facilities from today (Sept 16). The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced yesterday that it had decided to lift the quarantine order for entry
KUCHING: A recent court action filed in Penang which seeks to stop the government from vaccinating children under the age of 18 is a very ‘irresponsible and irrational’ act, said social activist Voon Shiak Ni. “What is the public interest that the suit is driving at? Are they representing the
Malaysia Day — a Sarawak leader’s view Malaysia Day is a historical event to be remembered amidst the hardship and conflicts faced in forming a nation as it is today. “The birth of Malaysia 58 years ago on Sept 16 was a momentous historical event for Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak
KUCHING: Even though Malaysia Day this year falls amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, it must be remembered that only unity, harmony and understanding among the people of Sarawak, Sabah, and Malaya will bind all together as one people, said Wilfred Yap. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman
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