Author: Robert Kenneth

Villagers thank Willie for donation of sacrificial buffaloes

PUNCAK BORNEO: Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin brought joy to residents of nine villages in the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency in conjunction with Hari Raya Qurban celebration yesterday (July 11). Willie visited Kampung Jawa Gunda and Kampung Lintang Baharu at Jalan Kuching-Serian and joined residents

Villagers advised not to believe opposition propaganda

KUCHING: A state assemblyman has reminded the people not to easily believe the propaganda regarding the recession faced by the country being spread by the opposition party leaders. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Sin Yau said the current recession faced by the country was not too bad as claimed by

Delaying GE15 to opposition’s advantage

KUCHING: Delaying the 15th general election (GE15) will give the opposition pact an opportunity to forge strategies and strengthen cooperation, political analysts said. Senior University of Malaya lecturer Associate Professor Dr. Awang Azman Awang Pawi said if the dissolution of parliament was further delayed it would give space and time

Stall operators capitalising on Fairy Cave’s popularity

BAU: After a tiring walk and climb exploring the popular Fairy Cave here, be sure to visit two stalls nearby to quench your thirst with fresh coconut and sugarcane juice. One of the stalls is operated by former penghulu, Dihoi Nyaweng, and another stall by Lipik Sarau. Dihoi’s stall is

Three PBB suitors, Willie hopeful

KUCHING: Three Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members who are actively lobbying to be fielded in the Puncak Borneo constituency are confident of winning if nominated to contest the seat in the 15th general election (GE15). They are 40-year-old PBB Supreme Council member Neuchlos Jub from Tarat constituency, retired Senior

GPS faces voters’ attitude challenges

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should not be comfortable with its current position and strength in facing the 15th general election, said a political analyst. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Development of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said based on the current situation, GPS

Muhyiddin and Abang Johari’s call

KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg would have to decide on the position of Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Wllie Mongin and Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju before the 15th general election (GE15). Universiti Malaya

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Best to rotate DPM post between Sarawak and Sabah

KUCHING: Should Sarawak and Sabah be given the post of deputy prime minister in the federal cabinet? Assistant Vice Chancellor (Leadership and Development) of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said there are still many who think the appointment should only be made from among peninsula

DPM post not necessarily beneficial

Universiti Malaya senior lecturer, Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said Sarawak and Sabah could claim the post of second or third deputy prime minister or by rotation such as creating the post of Deputy Prime Minister II or III, or by rotation with Sabah. “It means one term

On top of the world

Granny fulfils dream of reaching Mt Kinabalu summit Reaching the summit of Mount Kinabalu has always been the dream of Monica Ridang, a 47-year old grandmother of three grandchildren. She made her dream come true when she and her eight friends arrived at the iconic peak of South East Asia’s