Author: Magdalene Rogers

Young voters considered as decision makers

KUCHING: Tomorrow Saturday, November 19, the 21.1 million registered Malaysian voters are casting their votes for the GE15. While the young voters are considered as the ‘decision makers’ in determining the fates of the political parties in the election results in actuality, they comprise only a small percentage of the

Churches shocked over Muhyiddin’s allegations

KUCHING: The Council of Churches of Malaysia expressed shocked by the statement by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin accusing Christians here to be in cahoots with a group of Jews to promote and ‘Christianise’ Malaysians. “This statement is not only untrue but is irresponsible of a politician of

Public urged to sign up for Sarawak Energy’s e-billing

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy (Sesco) invites its customers to subscribe to its e-Bill as part of its Go Paperless campaign. Sesco said since its launch in 2021, more than 120,000 customers had subscribed to the service and enjoyed a RM2 rebate on their monthly electricity bills for a period of 12

Dayak NGOs give sobering reminder as election nears

KUCHING: Voters must be sober and able to think rationally when deciding who they want to vote for in elections. They will never be able to do that when they vote under the influence of alcohol or lured by the food and the treatment they received. The sobering warning comes

Stampin will only benefit from having Lo as their MP, says Wilfred Yap

KUCHING: The ground sentiment in Kota Sentosa is seemingly warm and welcoming to GPS candidate for Stampin, Lo Khere Chiang, says Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. “He is, of course, a very familiar face with the locals as he has been vigorously serving the rakyat as a ‘working’

Vote wisely and responsibly, says Association of Churches

KUCHING: Malaysians have the opportunity to democratically elect the nation’s leaders in the 15th general election (GE15), says the Association of Churches (ACS). “As a religious organisation, ACS does not endorse any candidate or any political party. ACS calls on all Christians to exercise their Christian stewardship. “It is our

GPS to decide on collaboration with others after GE15

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said GPS’ alliance with other parties or coalitions will not happen now until after the 15th General Election) GE15 is over. Nanta, who officiated at the launching of the new Sarawak Companies Commission of Malaysia’s (SSM) new office complex

Wan Junaidi outlines administration status of portfolio

PUTRAJAYA: Caretaker Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has highlighted the administration status of his portfolio to the public. Wan Junaidi, who had opted not to contest in the 15th general election, said it was his hopes that initiatives, in

DAP bankrupt of ideas, says SUPP chief

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Sim Kui Hian took a swipe at national Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Datuk Lim Guan Eng, saying he was bankrupt of ideas. He urged the people not to be swayed by opposition politics and appealed to voters to rally behind

Sagah wants more Sarawakians to write, especially on specialised topics

KUCHING: Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn hopes to see more new writers, particularly in coming out with specialised books. Speaking at a press conference to announce an upcoming book fair, he said as Sarawak was targeting to be a developed state by 2030, he would like to see students getting