Author: Robert Kenneth

Honourable for Wong to leave, says political analyst

KUCHING: It would be an honourable thing to do if Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh leaves the state Cabinet, said a political analyst. This is the view of political analyst Datuk Peter Minos on Wong’s intention to leave the state Cabinet. Minos said with PSB

Sagah disburses RM165,000 worth of projects

KUCHING: Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn yesterday night presented a total of RM165,000 in minor rural project (MRP) grants to five villages, three churches and a parent-teacher association (PTA). Sagah, who is Tarat assemblyman, made the presentation of the grants during ‘Majlis

Traditional dance and gong contest calling for entries

KUCHING: Registration is now open for cultural troupes to participate in the traditional Bidayuh gong and traditional dance competition to be held at this year’s fifth edition of the Semadang International Tagang Festival. The competition will be held on August 30 at 7.30pm at the venue of the Semadang International

Only parties in GPS can be part of govt admin: Masing

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing alleged that Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has been going against the rules of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). However, he agreed that PSB which is not a member of the coalition, need not abide by its rulings. The Deputy

Bidayuh unity may determine Ranum’s political move

KUCHING: Opar assemblyman Datuk Ranum Mina could follow in the footsteps of Datuk Dr Jerip Susil in quitting Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the name of Bidayuh unity. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said he would not want to speculate on the rumour but added there were signs to the

Positive future for logistics industry: Dr Jerip

KUCHING: A growing demand for logistics services is evident of the positive future of the industry. Assistant Minister of Transportation Datuk Dr Jerip Susil urged stakeholders to enhance their services to meet demands of the industry. According to Dr Jerip said the logistics industry in Malaysia has evolved in recent

Dawos laid to rest in Catholic cemetery

PADAWAN: Former Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Datuk Seri Dr James Dawos Mamit who passed away last Monday was laid to rest at St Jude Catholic cemetery in Kampung Stabut here yesterday. Earlier, a funeral service was held at St Ann Church, 10th Mile. The service was

Tackle drug-related issues seriously

KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) wants authorities to tackle drug-related issues seriously. Its women’s wing pointed out that drug abuse among youths is alarming and the authorities needed to take prompt and effective measures to tackle the problem. PBDSB Puncak Borneo women’s chief Deny Nico Sua said many

Attractive prizes await art contest winners

KUCHING: An arts competition themed ‘Our River, Our Life’ which offers attractive prizes to winners received good response from schools in the city. The prize giving ceremony for the competition will be held at the Kuching Waterfront on July 22 at 4pm. The competition is divided into three categories —

Dawos to be laid to rest at Kampung Stabut Padawan

KUCHING: The late Datuk Seri Dr James Dawos Mamit will laid to rest at St Jude Chapel, Kampung Stabut Padawan on Friday. His eldest son, Henry, said the funeral service would be held at St Ann, Mile 10 at 10am on Friday, after which they will proceed to the burial