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GE 15: Media gathers at PBB headquarters; GPS candidates announcement

KUCHING:  National and local media have gathered at Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) headquarters as early as 8am today, for the announcement of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates for 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the GPS chairman, arrived at 9.45am, and proceeded to […]

New BKSS to be announced tomorrow

KUCHING: Good news! The Sarawak government will launch a new package of Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) tomorrow. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the announcement would be made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  “As you know, the previous BKSS 8.0 has ended, so our […]

IT’S THE SHIP sets sail into the metaverse

An IT’S THE SHIP DuckDrop Announcement SINGAPORE: IT’S THE SHIP, Asia’s largest festival at sea, has been sailing the seven seas since 2014 and is set to embark on a journey into the Metaverse after a three-year hiatus. It will be Asia’s first music festival to combine blockchain technology with an immersive festival experience, having […]

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is on Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Thursday, May 13, Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced tonight. “In keeping with the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare that the date for Hari Raya Puasa for the […]

Sarawak government a good listener

KUCHING: The decision to limit the face-to-face sessions in schools to examination candidates only shows that the state government is willing to listen to the voice of the people apart from keeping a balance on education. Kuching Chung Hua Middle School No.1, 3 and 4 management board committee chairman Datuk Richard Wee was commenting on […]

Wait for CM’s announcement in Feb

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will make an announcement in February on his plans for the state’s rural connectivity with a new formula and method.  “This is what we have in mind and all this can be done when you have a strong government which prioritises Sarawak and its people,” he […]

Stricter entry measures starting tommorow

KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said stricter measures on entry procedures to Sarawak will be announced tomorrow. Today he held an emergency meeting and took note of the increase in daily positive Covid-19 cases in neighbouring states and countries. “We are surrounded by a ring of fire, […]

Sabah State Election on Sept 26

KOTA KINABALU: The Election Commission (EC) has set the Sabah State Election to be held on Sept 26. The nomination will be held on Sept 12, while early voting is on Sept 22. The dates were announced by EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom at a press conference after chairing the meeting on the State […]

Date for school reopening may be announced tomorrow

IPOH: The date for the reopening of schools involving 398,446 candidates of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) examinations, is expected to be known June 10. Deputy Education Minister II Muslimin Yahaya said the decision would be made in a meeting between […]