Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Wishesland expands to Selangor, supports Cerebral Palsy

KUCHING: Wishesland, a non-profit organisation (NGO) is expanding to West Malaysia by opening its first branch in Selangor. The founder and president of Wishesland, Chi Poh Yung said that recently the Malaysian Registrar of Society approved Wishesland’s application to set up Wishesland Selangor. “We are pleased that our application was

Tiong: Beware of parties using religion for personal agendas

BINTULU: The people have been warned against extremist politics that exploit religion for personal interests. According to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, there is a Peninsular-based political party that often uses religion and race cards to gain favours. He said this form of propaganda is extremely

Sarawak’s strong financial standing will benefit its people

BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s efforts to increase the state’s revenue through various diversifying and reengineering efforts are for the people. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state continues to pave the way in its transition to a new economy that focuses on green

Premier confident with new PDP line-up

BINTULU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) plays a significant role in shaping the state’s development, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman, who is also the Premier of Sarawak, is confident that the new line-up elected during the party’s triennial general assembly (TGA),

Combination of experience, youth in new PDP line-up

BINTULU: The new Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) line-up elected during its Triennial General Assembly (TGA) is expected to solidify the party. Newly elected PDP deputy president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the combination of experienced and youth in the new line-up is in line with the party’s ideals. He also

Dr Penguang puts party’s unity and stability first

BINTULU: Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil made a selfless decision by prioritising the interests of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) over his personal ambitions. He announced his withdrawal from the race for the party’s deputy president position during the PDP Triennial General Assembly (TGA) meeting today (June 10). Dr Penguang disclosed

Tiong King Sing retains PDP presidency

BINTULU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has retained his position as the president of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) during the party’s Triennial General Assembly (TGA) here today (June 10). Tiong will continue to serve as the president for another three years, from 2023 to 2026. He has held this

Rabayah Yahya: The Queen of Belacan

BINTULU: If you ever visit Bintulu town, don’t miss the chance to stop at Pasar Tamu and buy some ‘belacan’ (fermented shrimp paste).  Belacan Bintulu, in particular, is renowned for its exceptional quality among all the ‘belacan’ available in Southeast Asia. Belacan Bintulu is made from pure bubok (shrimp) without

Yeo elected as new PDP youth chief, Angnes women chief

BINTULU: David Yeo was unanimously elected as the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) new Youth Chief while Angnes Jonep was named the new women’s chief during the party’s Triennial General Assembly (TGA) 2023 held here today. Their term will be from 2023-2026. Yeo had previously served as the acting Youth Chief

Members all set for PDP Triennial General Assembly

BINTULU: Over 600 delegates from across the state began converging at the Dinner World Restaurant, Medan here as early as 8.30 am today for the first day of the Progressive Democratic Party’s (PDP) Triennial General Assembly (TGA) 2023. Today’s session witnesses the TGA for the women’s and youth sections with