Author: Natasha Jee

Government considering early education aid

SIBU: The Sarawak government will consider giving early education aid between RM300 and RM1,000 to Sarawakian students who are going to further their studies at any local institution of higher learning. At the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) mini convention here, PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah delivered four

It is our right

SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SIBU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has chided an academician for saying that setting up of the state’s international school was against the Education Act. “There is a professor who said that establishing this school was against the law. He should read the Inter-Governmental

Call to revamp timber industry

SIBU: The Sarawak government will study existing policies on the timber industry should there be a need to revamp the timber industry. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this after Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi made a call to the state government

More development for central zone

SIBU: Infrastructure development for Sarawak’s central zone will continue to be carried out by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government.  Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said what has been implemented by the GPS government included the Rajang Bridge which would connect Sarikei with Tanjung Manis, then

Asfia gives tips on campaigning

PBB CONVENTION SIBU: Members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) have been urged to be dynamic and robust in explaining issues when campaigning in the 12th State Election. PBB permanent chairman and State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar said during campaigns, it was important to

Crucial for GPS to win

12TH STATE ELECTION SIBU: It is important to ensure that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wins in the coming 12th State Election in order for all planned development projects are implemented, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He assured that Sarawak government under GPS was capable

Telian readies its election machinery

SIBU: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) election machinery in Telian constituency is fully prepared for the 12th State Election which will be held at any time, said its assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo. He said for the coming state election, all 16 PBB units in Telian constituency have held their meeting and

1,000 delegates converge for Sibu convention

SIBU: More than 1,000 delegates from 25 branches of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will converge here for the central zone mini convention on Saturday. The one-day convention will be held at Kingwood Hotel beginning at 8.30am. PBB president and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will officiate

Public response towards GPS positive

SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi believes response from Sarawakians towards Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is positive. Nanta, when met at the rehearsal for PBB’s mini convention at Kingwood Hotel here on Friday (Oct 2), said at the moment, folks were still looking at what

Convention hopes to boost members’ spirit

SIBU: It is hoped that through the PBB Sibu mini convention held tomorrow (Oct 3), it would be able to gather delegates to be united in spirit and with full confidence in facing the coming 12th state election, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.