THE 2021State Budget tabled by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is well-thought out and inclusive, said Semop assemblyman Abdullah Saidol. “This is probably the best budget tabled by any state, especially one that is generating a surplus of RM180 million,” he told reporters at a press conference
THERE is no urgent need to build a new hospital in Julau, says Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee. This was because the requirement to set up a hospital, according to the Ministry of Health, must be based on a ratio of one hospital for every 38,000
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will only hold the Sarawak state election when the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been issued by the Election Commission (EC) in view of the current Covid-19 situation in the country. Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (PBB-Tupong) pointed this out when debating the
KUCHING: It was a spellbinding night for 47 state renowned artistes at the Anugerah Seniman Sarawak (Sarawak Artistes Award) 2020 ceremony held at Imperial Hotel here Wednesday evening. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was given the honour to officiate at the event. Recipients were awarded
KUCHING: Kuching City Mosque now provides a digital information kiosk to allow visitors to access information on attractions in the city. Launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the kiosk was part of an initiative under the Kampung Heritage Trail project spearheaded by the state
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is determined to have more women elected representatives in the next state legislative assembly. PBB vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the party always strived to remedy the gender imbalance in the state’s political sphere. “We are always looking at fielding more women
KUCHING: Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has hinted on the possibility of swapping seats in the coming state election. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president however said he would leave it to the party’s president and GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide on
KUCHING: Kuching city mosque now can assist visitors to gain more information about Kuching city through its digital information kiosk. Launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the kiosk is part of the initiative under Kampung Heritage Trail, a project spearheaded by the state government
KUCHING: Sarawak is embarking on a master plan to boost the local creative industry soon. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan is necessary to ensure Sarawak’s young generation would have a meaningful life and culture. “The Sarawak Music Awards 2020 is expected to be the
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah predicts that the upcoming 12th Sarawak state election would be daunting for Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). “Personally, I do not see them to be able to make much inroad, especially Baru Bian, who has since joined the party,” he
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