Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Consider Pan Borneo weakness: John Ilus

The Pan Borneo Highway Project will bring a lot of benefits not only to the local community but also to all users upon its completion. However, it is not without its own weaknesses. John Ilus (GPS-Bukit Semuja), in his speech supporting the motion of appreciation to the Head of State

Stop grumbling, get down to work

Concentrate on bringing development to your constituencies, PH reps told KUCHING: PH Sarawak has been told to just do their tasks instead of constantly complaining about other people’s work. “In a few days, it will be 365 days since PH took over the power of government. Give us a list

Smooth sailing for Visit Sarawak 2019 campaign

KUCHING: Since its launch on Dec 31 last year, the Visit Sarawak 2019 campaign is progressing well. According to Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of “quality tourists” coming in the first four months of

Monsoon Aid: 58,000 S’wak rubber planters qualify

KUCHING: Sarawak has no issue with the federal government’s move to give the monsoon season aid to 70,000 rubber smallholders in Sabah under the new relaxed condition. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, however, said it was only fair that the same aid be extended to smallholders in

Sarawak will take on the challenge: Manyin

KUCHING:  If all goes well, Sarawak will start using English as the medium of instruction in the teaching of Mathematics and Science on Jan 1 next year. This was revealed by Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong after the launching of the state-level Gerakan Massa’s

CM’s wife gives assistance to five needy families

KUCHING: Datuk Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, wife of the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg presented assistance to five recipients yesterday. The five recipients who received daily necessities such as rice, cooking oil, milk, dried shrimps and anchovies were from five different constituencies namely, Demak Laut, Pantai Damai, Tupong,

Thank your teachers, says Manyin

KUCHING: Since the formation of Malaysia, Sarawak has developed drastically and produced successful generations of leaders, doctors and engineers. However, we should also acknowledge that behind these successful people, there were teachers who inspired and guided them, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong at

Bubur Lambuk, anyone?

CM to launch Saberkas bubur lambok roadshow KUCHING: The launching ceremony of Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) Bubur Lambuk Roadshow programme is scheduled for 4pm on May 11 at Masjid Darul Hana in Petra Jaya here. Hosted by Saberkas Pantai Damai Branch, whose head is Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk

Rights will be trampled on: Gerawat

If Sarawak does not act firmly to defend its rights under the Federal Constitution and Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), there is every risk that Putrajaya will continue to encroach upon these rights, even to the extent of disregarding constitutional safeguards. This was emphasised by Deputy Speaker Datuk Gerawat Gala (GPS-Mulu)

DUN objects to relocation of High Court Registry    

A motion by Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How (PKR) to object to the relocation of the High Court Registry of Sabah and Sarawak was unanimously approved yesterday at the new State Legislative Assembly. This result was announced at 10pm after a 30-minute debate by Datuk Idris Buang (GPS –