Author: Jacintha Jolene

Sarawakian female sailor makes Royal Malaysian Navy history

KUCHING: Sarawakian LK (Leading Rate) TNL Tc. Michelle Janta Joefrazier made history by being the first woman in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to obtain the Certified Technician (Tc.) in the field of Transportation and Logistic Technology (TL) from the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). RMN in its Facebook page

Autonomy good starting point to recognise MA63

KUCHING: The federal government’s move to agree in principle the autonomy involving education and health to Sarawak is a good starting point in an effort to recognise and respect the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Political analyst Professor Dr. Novel Lyndon said the move will also give the Sarawak government room

State in better locus to execute various projects

KUCHING: Sarawak is in a better position to implement many projects, thereby minimising unnecessary wastage with first-hand knowledge about the needs of its people. In commending the federal government’s effort which has agreed in principle to return the health and education autonomy to Sarawak, political analyst Dr Gregory Hii said

Critical success factors for state to develop

KUCHING: The education and health sectors are both critical success factors for Sarawak to develop and move forward. Political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat said if both education and health autonomy are to be returned to Sarawak, it will be easier for the state to come up with a

Putrajaya must not abdicate financial responsibility

KUCHING: The federal government’s move to agree in principle to return the autonomy on education and health to Sarawak is a good thing to help the state bring its plans to fruition. In pointing this out, political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said these include emphasising on English in the

State in position to work on health, education plans

KUCHING: The Sarawak government can now draw up serious plans on health and education aspects for the good of the people, said political analyst Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. Commenting on the federal government’s move to agree in principle to return the autonomy on education and health to

Communal harmony among various communities Sarawak’s key to success

KUCHING: The key to Sarawak’s progress throughout the years has always been communal harmony among the various communities, says Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication pointed out that Sarawak was fortunate to have leaders who have always prioritised racial and religious harmony among

Help mitigate global warming

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called upon the people including Muslims to work together with the state government in mitigating global warming. He said Sarawak was embarking on a policy to sustain its development and move forward to become greener. “Global warming has to

Muslims urged to help govt mitigate global warming

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians, including Muslims, to work closely with the state government to mitigate global warming. He said the state’s policy is to sustain its development and move forward to become greener. “Based on technology available through research, global warming

Use modern tools to preach, Muslims told

KUCHING: Social media platforms are important tools for ‘dakwah’ (teaching of Islam), especially to young Muslims. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said such tools must be embraced to reach out to the new generation. “In this world of technology, physical distance is no longer a barrier