Thumbs up to Mutang’s appointment as 20th Dewan Negara president
LIMBANG: The appointment of former Bukit Mas assemblyman Datuk Mutang Tagal as the 20th Dewan Negara president is considered highly credible. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan expressed pride and confidence in Mutang’s abilities and experience for the position. “This is not something new for him, as he has previously held the […]
TYT Wan Junaidi committed to leading Sarawak forward
KUCHING: Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has expressed his commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities as the newly appointed Sarawak Governor. Speaking with the New Sarawak Tribune, Wan Junaidi stated his intention to continue serving the people of Sarawak. “After enduring a period of speculation and anticipation, today, by the Grace of Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala, […]
Deputy premier coy on next Governor’s appointment
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian was tight-lipped when asked about the possible appointment of a new Sarawak Governor. He however revealed that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is currently in the nation’s capital in Kuala Lumpur. “Next time; next time, I (will) explain (about the appointment), Premier […]
An honour but I’ve to reject it, says Wan Junaidi on UKKM’s adjunct professorship offer
KUCHING: Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar described his appointment by Universiti Keusahawanan Koperasi Malaysia (UKKM) as its adjunct professor as an honour. However, he stressed that he needed clearance from the Attorney General’s (AG’s) Chambers on whether the appointment would breach any provisions of the Federal Constitution. “Therefore, I have […]
State Financial Secretary appointed to Inland Revenue Board
BY GABRIEL LIHAN, GOH PEI PEI & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: State Financial Secretary Datuk Seri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar has been appointed to sit on the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) board of directors. Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim who made the announcement today (Jan 20) said the appointment takes immediate effect. “Today, […]
Abu Bakar is State Secretary
KUCHING: Acting State Secretary Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has been appointed as State Secretary. His appointment was confirmed by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in a Facebook post today. “Heartiest congratulations to Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki as the new Sarawak (State) Secretary,” the Minister of Public Health, Local […]
Amran named new Foreign Ministry sec-gen
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Amran Mohamed Zin has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Foreign Ministry effective today, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Prior to the new appointment, Amran was the deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Relations) of the ministry. He is replacing Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob whose service contract expired on […]
Contact nearest health facility to get new booster shot appointment
KUCHING: The state Health Department has advised those who missed their booster dose appointment to contact public vaccination centres (PPVs), designated private clinics, or any nearest health clinics to get a new appointment date. “New appointment dates will be given according to the available slot vacancies as early as the day recipients contact the relevant […]
Azalina appointed special advisor to prime minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Pengerang Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has been appointed as Special Advisor (Law and Human Rights) to the Prime Minister. In a post on her Facebook page today, Azalina expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob for the trust given to her. “Thank you YAB Datuk […]
Leave PM appointment to Agong
KUCHING: Only Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will determine the new person to replace Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, says Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “We, under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), leave it entirely to the discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to appoint a new Prime Minister,” the […]
