Author: Lynch Cowan

GPS works for victory in next state polls

KUCHING: The current state ruling coalition (Gabungan Parti Sarawak – GPS) will do its utmost to ensure that it wins big in the next state election. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring), Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, was confident that it had the

Let authorities deal with Pakistanis, people told

BAU: Tasik Biru assembyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has advised the people here to remain calm and let the police, Immigration Department and other relevant authorities investigate the allegations hurled at the Pakistanis who enter the villages to conduct their businesses. Henry added that he did not want to comment

Baru calls for sustainability in construction

KUCHING: Construction has a strong impact on the environment and the process can wreak havoc on the ecosystem and biodiversity, especially when care is not taken to prevent damage, said Works Minister Baru Bian. “Therefore, it is important to pursue sustainability and resilience in the effort to develop the country

Kuching to be promoted as ‘craft paradise’, says Karim

KUCHING: The city has the reputation of being the hub and gateway to the crafts of the indigenous tribes of Sarawak and entire Borneo. These crafts are testaments to the wealth and diversity of their traditions and cultures in the forms of textiles, fibres, ceramics and wood. Tourism, Arts, Culture,

Sarawak Energy praised for workplace childcare facility

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy aims to become the state’s employer of choice by providing a conducive working environment for its staff and equal access to development opportunities. State Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah commended the corporation for providing a childcare centre at its premises.

BN’s loss a blessing in disguise, says CM

BAU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said it was a blessing in disguise for Sarawakians when Barisan Nasional (BN) lost in the 14th general election. On seeing BN’s weaknesses, he and his colleagues in the state government decided to leave the coalition to find, among other things, alternative

500 to take part in charity health ride     

  KUCHING: More than 500 participants will take part in the first-ever “Asnaf Health Ride” organised by Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) in collaboration with Sarawak Cycling Association (SCA) to help the less fortunate. The event aims to serve a platform to identify, locate, and assist those who are categorised under

CM comes to dinner bearing RM100 mln present and more

BAU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg came to a Chinese New Year dinner gathering with two presents – a waterfront development for Siniawan and a RM100 million upgrading of the 20-km old Bau road. The chief minister said historical Siniawan Bazaar will have its own waterfront and

Education, welfare of Anak Sarawak never overlooked

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has always taken the development of education and the welfare of students seriously, says a Yayasan Sarawak top official. Which was why, said director Azmi Bujang, the state government came up with the Inisiatif Graduan Pulang Sarawak. The RM300 air ticket

MA63: ‘Financial status not up to expectation’

KUCHING: A local political analyst said it is nice if Sabah and Sarawak are to be ultimately placed on equal status and of equal footing to Malaya. Datuk Peter Minos said this is in keeping with what was agreed upon in 1963 under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and what was