Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Organise this programme more often

THE Malaysia Family Sales Programme has received a lot of positive responses from Simunjan residents who have been informed that it was aimed at helping to lighten their burden caused by the increasing prices of daily necessities. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri visited the

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Proper translation crucial to avoid confusion

KUCHING: The term ‘Premier’ needs to be translated in a more focused way so as not to appear as a “duplicate” of the Prime Minister for a country. Political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said, the change of the term to Malay is hotly debated, however, if referring

Analyst says ‘premiership’ elevates state’s status  

KUCHING: The endorsement of the (Amendment) Bill 2022 to substitute the words ‘Chief Minister’ with the word ‘Premier’ is a positive development for Sarawak, said Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. “It reflects indirectly the status of Sarawak and Sabah as a province and an equivalent

Assistant Minister term on the way out

KUCHING: Sarawak will stop using the term Assistant Minister if a Bill on the matter is passed in the current special session of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) from Monday to Wednesday. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said once the ordinance is gazette,

Razi wants closer co-operation among ministry staff

KUCHING: Newly-minted Assistant Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam has called on all staff in the ministry to continue to cooperate and work together in carrying out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to them. The Saribas assemblyman also hoped that all parties would accept his newly appointed post

Be patient, Asajaya road users told

ASAJAYA: Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has urged road users in his constituency to be patient with the current poor road conditions. Karim, who is Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, said he was also concerned and wanted to see the road repaired and enlarged. “However,

Food court likely to attract dine-ins

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A more conducive environment at the re-purposed Uni Garden Kota Samarahan City Council (MPKS) Food Court is likely to encourage residents to dine there. A total of 32 hawkers received keys to operate stalls at the food court here on Saturday (Jan 15). Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim

Expedite delayed road projects to ease congestion: Stakan rep

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has urged the Public Works Department (JKR) to figure out a way and take action to reduce road congestion here. He said that the issue had been a trending topic lately and hoped the people would accept that congestion was inevitable when there

Parties urged to conduct campaigns professionally

KUCHING: Political parties campaigning in conjunction with the 12th state election are urged to conduct their campaigns honorably and professionally. Political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said they should not raise sensitive issues that could provoke racial strife and an unhealthy atmosphere. “Campaign professionally and respectfully and focus

Abang Jo to contest Gedong seat? Why not?

GEDONG: Residents here have welcomed news that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is mulling over contesting in the Gedong seat in the upcoming 12th Sarawak election (PRN-12). The chief minister, whose current seat is Satok, said Gedong was among a number of seats he was considering