Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Want to study in China?

Come to us, says Manyin KUCHING: The Sarawak Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research is urging students who wish to pursue their education in China to reach out to the ministry for assistance. Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong says the ministry is currently in the process of submitting

No permanent friends or foes in politics

KUCHING: There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “In politics, anything is possible,” he said when asked to comment on a speculation that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was forming a new government with certain

STAR throws See a challenge

KUCHING: State Reform Party Sarawak (STAR) is challenging Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How to propose Sarawak Independence Referendum Ordinance in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN)sitting this coming May. Its president Lina Soo stated that the challenge was made following See’s statement reported in a Chinese language newspaper yesterday that

Happy 3rd anniversary, Abang Johari

KUCHING: Bidayuh leaders praised Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as man of the hour, a caring yet understanding leader who brings development closer to the people and a man with a vision and mission for the Land of the Hornbill. At the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA)

Education in our own hands

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg established the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) on May 7, 2017 — just five months after he took office as chief minister. With the move, the ministry led by Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong, started taking matters into its

Sri Pertiwi affordable housing scheme launched

KUCHING: The inaugural Sri Pertiwi Affordable Housing Scheme for the middle-income group (M40) in Sarawak was launched yesterday. Officiating at its ground-breaking ceremony at the site of Aurora Heights in Batu Kawa was Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He revealed that the scheme, which

144 Bidayuh kampungs done

NCR LAND DOCUMENTATION KUCHING: Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has successfully done the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land documentation in 144 Bidayuh villages out of about 340 kampungs. Its chief advisor Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said the Bidayuh NCR land documentation started since 2007 following approval given by then

Sarawak not ready for IBS

KUCHING: Sarawak is not ready to fully take part in the Industrialised Building System (IBS) in which its projects are above RM50 million in value, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Local Government and Housing Minister stated that it is impossible for Sarawak due to its scattered geographical

Towards high income community

DBNA 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has unveiled six core thrusts in its 10-year Strategic Plan (2020-2030) towards achieving high income community by 2030. The six core thrusts are: Organisational Sustainability; Education and Skills Development; Culture, Language and Heritage; Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Documentation

CM to look into Jeffery’s ban

KUCHING: The state government will look into the recent banning entry for Sabah politician Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg when asked whether he was aware of the matter, stated that he only knows that Jeffrey is in the (entry ban) list. “I will