KUCHING: Young activists with leadership skills and high integrity should be featured as fresh faces of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for the next state election, says political pundit Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. He said that getting more fresh faces representing GPS could boost support among the younger
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded no new positive Covid-19 case on Wednesday, thus maintaining the total number of positive cases in the state at 682 to date. According to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), there were also no new recovery cases. The total number of Covid-19 cases which have recovered and discharged
KUCHING: Phu Joon Meng, 23, who suffers from a grade four malignant brain tumour, has only one wish — to be healthy again. “My dream to finish my studies on time like others will never be come true. “But I am grateful to receive this Aegrotat Special Award,” said Phu
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak will be launching three books for dyslexic children during the third Sarawak Authors Festival 2020 from Aug 27- 29. Its chief executive officer Dr Rashidah Bolhassan said the books published by Pustaka were part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in raising public awareness of dyslexia.
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin said he has yet to receive a letter of demand for RM10 million compensation from his former party, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Willie who is Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister he would only decide on his course of action after receiving the letter.
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin has dismissed the notion labelling him as a political frog following his switch from Pakatan Harapan (PH) to Perikatan Nasional (PN). He said the situation in his former political party, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) had left him no choice but to leave because of
KUCHING: The 12th Sarawak state election could be held in November, said Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin. The Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities said he based his prediction on current political mood. “Well, the Chief Minister already said that it is a long way to go. So, I
KUCHING: Women’s participation in politics in Sarawak has gained positive momentum in recent years. The increase in female candidates from 15 in 2011 to 22 in the 2016 state election reveals that political parties seem to realise the significance of women holding elected positions. However, looking at the proportion of
SEMATAN: Telok Melano has potential to become an ecotourism destination. Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu said various attractions were available in Telok Melano, and could be developed further to pull in tourists. “The nature in Telok Melano itself is attractive, from the beaches, mountains to national parks and
KUCHING: The establishment of a Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex in Telok Melano will enhance border security between West Kalimantan and Sarawak, said Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu. She stressed that the CIQ complex was important to control and reduce the entry of illegal immigrants into Sarawak.
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