Author: Tania Lam

GPS a strong, cohesive team, says analyst

KUCHING: The Melaka state election results will not determine the outcome of the upcoming Sarawak state election. Political analyst Dr Saudi Narani said Melaka and Sarawak have entirely different backgrounds and different political scenarios, and therefore different issues for voters to decide on. “I do not deny the consequences or

Mandate given to BN for political stability and development

KUCHING: The people of Melaka have overwhelmingly voted for Barisan Nasional (BN) as they believe that the party can bring political stability and economic development to Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah “After experiencing 22 months under Pakatan Harapan (PH), they must have realised that PH is all

Showcasing Sarawak’s culture and arts on global stage

KUCHING: The vision of the Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (Sifma) 2.0 is to enhance the visibility of Sarawak’s great gifts, showcasing the state’s culture and arts and especially its genuine and harmonious spirit to the global stage. Founder and organising chairperson of Sifma Dr Geraldine Law-Lee emphasised

Consider Sarawak as retirement destination

KUCHING: Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to China Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has raised several recommendations for improving the application conditions of Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme to clarify the various categories involved. He made the recommendations when paying a courtesy call on Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri

Academic initiative raises awareness of diverse heritage

UPM’s Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Research Chair The setting up of the Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Research Chair at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Sarawak Campus is a good move to create awareness of the diversity of Sarawak’s beautiful and unique heritage. Dr Elena Chai, senior anthropology and sociology lecturer

Gedong poised to become focal point

GEDONG: Gedong will be strategically and centrally located to become a new focal point in the area after the completion of two road projects here – the first from Lubok Teranggas to Gedong and the second from Gedong to Ulu Simunjan. Gedong incumbent Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said upon the

Tireless Yap eager to unseat Chong in rematch

KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap wants to have another go at Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen. In their last outing Chong defeated Yap by a margin of 2,819 votes in the race for the Kota Sentosa seat, but Yap

Naroden puts interest of Gedong above self

GEDONG: Incumbent assemblyman Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais is willing to make way for Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to contest in Gedong in the upcoming 12th State Election. He said this was in the interest of driving the constituency’s development at a rapid pace. “As

RM100k for SJKC Hua Nam, Meradong to ungrade infrastructure

MERADONG: A total of RM100,000 has been allocated to upgrade the infrastructure of SJKC Hua Nam, Sungai Petai here under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for Meradong constituency. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Meradong incumbent Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing officiated at the symbolic handover

Tasik Biru incumbent to defend seat

BAU: Tasik Biru incumbent Datuk Henry Harry Jinep will defend his seat in the upcoming Sarawak state election. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), he revealed this when speaking at the annual general meeting of Kampung Bobak Sejinjang held at the village’s multipurpose hall here