Dr Saadiah an exemplary leader
KUCHING:Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) permanent secretary Dr Saadiah Abdul Samat has officially handed over her duties to the ministry’s new acting permanent secretary Caroline Cleophas Joseph. Dr Saadiah served for three years and eight months with KWKPK from Mar 31, 2017 until Nov 20 this year. “Throughout this […]
Malaysian Timber Council gets new CEO
MIRI: Muhtar Suhaili, 39, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) effective Nov 1. Muhtar, who has a Master’s degree in Petroleum Technology from Curtin University of Technology, Australia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), is currently […]
Sabah gov’t can still have Chinese representation
LABUAN: The absence of Chinese representation in the new Sabah government is not something that cannot be set right, according to analysts. They reason that a Chinese individual can be selected to fill one of the six posts of nominated assemblyman that the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition can create as per the Sabah […]
New longhouse chief receives cert
SIBU: Chairman of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch, Wong Ching Yong witnessed the presentation of a certificate to Meling Empol, the newly appointed chief of an Iban longhouse, Rumah Meling Empol, in Sungai Menyan. Wong congratulated Meling and was confident he would take good care of the longhouse folk. Wong also joined the […]
Dr Jeniri Amir appointed senior fellow of MPN
KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune’s and Suara Sarawak’s chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Jeniri Amir has been appointed a senior fellow of the Malaysian Council of Professors (MPN). He was appointed based on his expertise and experience, especially in the field of political research and analysis, media and community service. In his letter of appointment, MPN […]
John takes his oath of office as pol sec
KUCHING: John Nyigor was sworn in as a political secretary to the chief minister before Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Monday (Sept 21). In gratitude, John conveyed his appreciation to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari for having given him the appointment. “It is a big task […]
Abdul Ghani Salleh is new EC chairman
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh has been appointed the new Election Commission (EC) chairman and Datuk Nik Ali Mat Yunus a member of the Commission effective today, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali announced. Mohd Zuki said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had consented to the appointments […]
Sarawakian Ibrahim Baki among three appointed to Petronas board
KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has appointed corporate figure and PBB supreme council member Datuk Ibrahim Baki as one of three new board members. In a statement issued on Wednesday (Aug 19), Petronas said the other new board members are former Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Zaharah Ibrahim, and businessman Datuk Razali Mohd Yusof. […]
First S’wakian appointed as member
INSKEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS KUCHING: Datuk Goh Leng Chua is the first Sarawakian to be appointed as a board member of the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN). Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he officially inducted the new INSKEN board members who included Goh on Sunday. He also revealed […]
Zaiton embraces Covid-19 challenge with diligence
KUALA LUMPUR: It is a huge challenge for Zaiton Md Desa in her new role as Istana Budaya director-general, especially when the country is fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic, where everything has to be conducted under the new normal. The Istana Budaya, or the palace of culture, is Malaysia’s main venue for all types of […]
