Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sim: Free tertiary education will set state apart

KUCHING: Free tertiary education in Sarawak from 2026 will set the state apart from the rest of the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr.Sim Kui Hian said it will give rise to the emergence of two distinct classes. “Malaysia is heading towards ‘one country’, ‘two classes’ – Sarawakian class and

Staged development for new airport

LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan announced that the construction of a new airport here will proceed in phases. Awang Tengah, who is also the Bukit Sari assemblyman, said that the project requires several preparatory steps, including the relocation of graves and land acquisition. “The airport project

Art institute founder’s legacy must continue, says deputy premier

KUCHING : Continuing the late Chong Liew Syn’s legacy would nurture more artistic talents and allow future generations to appreciate the value of art, says Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Reflecting on Chong’s impactful contributions as the founder of the Sarawak Fine Arts School, Dr Sim likened the artists

Deputy premier coy on next Governor’s appointment

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian was tight-lipped when asked about the possible appointment of a new Sarawak Governor. He however revealed that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is currently in the nation’s capital in Kuala Lumpur. “Next time; next time, I (will)

MMEA to receive 4 helicopters, enhance Sarawak, Sabah operations

KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will receive four helicopters to boost operations throughout Sarawak and Sabah. Home Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Ruji Ubi said the four helicopters would be stationed at the Malaysian Maritime airbase in Sandakan, Sabah which is the first of its kind in this region. “The

MMEA strengthens security with new offshore patrol vessel

KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to enhance security along Sarawak’s water borders in the South China Sea with the addition of the new Offshore Patrol Vessel 1 (OPV1). Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi said that the fifth OPV for MMEA will play a crucial role

RM59,050 allocated for fire victims

KUCHING: The state government through the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) has allocated RM59,050 to the victims of the fire which occurred at Kampung Bintawa Hilir on Jan 5 this year. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the assistance was distributed accordingly based

Sarawakians anticipates continued growth and progress under Abang Jo’s leadership

KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s progressive leadership has garnered widespread optimism among the public, with attendees expressing their hopes for Sarawak’s future during the ‘Seventh Year with the Premier’ Townhall Session held at the Satok Ballroom, Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here last night (Jan 13). Sarawak

Abang Johari keeps football loyalties a mystery

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari maintained an air of mystery when questioned about his favourite English football team during a town hall session last night (Jan 13). When asked by Prof Datuk Dr Siva Pandian, one of the moderators, about his preferred English football team, Abang Johari

Over 1,000 attend townhall session with Premier

KUCHING: More than a thousand attendees joined the “Seven-Year Townhall Session with YAB Premier” which took place at The Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here last night. Despite the heavy downpour, attendees packed the Satok Ballroom to listen and engage with what was an informative and entertaining session. The event was