Author: Goh Pei Pei

Success hinges on unity, reminds Sim

KUCHING: Sarawak’s success hinges on the ability of its diverse population to remain united, ensuring a harmonious and prosperous future for all. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said as Sarawak strides confidently towards a bright future, unity remains a crucial determining factor on how far the state

Gen Z Festival on Feb 24-25

SIBU: Highly anticipated technology entertainment event Gen Z Festival will be held at the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) from Feb 24 to 25. Organised by students from UTS’ School of Foundation Studies, the event will create an engaging ecosystem that fosters the diverse talents and interests among the youths.

RM63 mln in projects approved for Betong

SPAOH: The Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) has approved a number of new projects costing a total of RM63 million, which will be implemented within this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said from the amount, a sum of RM33 million had been set aside to organise income

Sarawak to raise stake in Affin Bank

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has confirmed that Sarawak government will raise its stake in Affin Bank Bhd soon. However, he declined to reveal the shareholding changes as negotiations are still ongoing. “I don’t think I can announce it now taking into consideration Bursa regulatory

Sarawak aspires to emulate Bavaria

KUCHING: Sarawak aspires to become ‘Bavaria’ in Malaysia, a region with advanced and successful economics, propelling Malaysia forward. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s focus on green and renewable energy would be the mainstay of the state’s economy towards 2030 and beyond. Green energy, he

Stampin MP says federal allocation for his constituency fully accounted for

KUCHING: The utilisation rate for the allocations given to Stampin parliament constituency was 99.4 per cent as of December last year, with most of the money spent on education, benefiting families and children in the area. Its Member of Parliament (MP) Chong Chieng Jen said like all other parliamentary service

Take silat to UFC ring; time to step up

KUCHING: It is time to place greater emphasis and effort on elevating the art of silat in Sarawak onto the international stage. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said silat’s significance is beyond self-defence; as it has become a sport which is competed at the global level. “Silat is

TYT’s experience an asset to Sarawak and Malaysia: Fadillah

KUCHING: Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s broad experience in the nation’s administration has made him an asset for Sarawak and the country said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah expressed gratitude to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah for appointing Wan Junaidi as

Early waste collection services for CNY

KUCHING: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd will carry out early waste collection services in selected areas with Saturday collection schedule in preparation for the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations.These areas will be serviced a day in advance on CNY Eve, Feb 9 (Friday) from 5 am onwards. The collection services

It’s official — Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar is Sarawak’s 8th Governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Senate President Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, 78, has been appointed as the eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak. He takes over from Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud whose term expired yesterday. He received his appointment letter or watikah from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin