Assemblyman to update on village developments

SIBU: A meeting will soon be organised by the Nangka Service Centre for the residents of Kampung Datu Lama, Kampung Hilir and Kampung Baru. This announcement was shared by Nangka assemblyman Dr. Annuar Rapaee on his official Facebook page today. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the upcoming developments in those villages. To […]

Cops on the hunt for suspects who attacked assemblyman

KUCHING: Four local suspects who assaulted an assemblyman on Tuesday (May 30) at the roadside of Tabuan Jaya’s residence are on the hunt. According to a statement by Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, the said assemblyman reported that the attack occurred at 9.06pm on that day after he saw the suspects’ suspicious act […]

Assemblyman promised proper school infrastructure

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming is committed to ensuring that school buildings and facilities in his constituency are properly maintained and functional. He said this is important to ensure that infrastructure is conducive and teaching and learning are carried out in safe conditions at school. Pang said that he has identified two […]

Assemblyman appeals for support for MP Hanifah

MUKAH: Balingian constituents have been urged to continue their support for Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Making the call was Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi who said despite Hanifah being busy with her responsibilities as the Deputy Minister of Sabah and Sarawak Affairs, she was every ready to ‘turun padang’ (be on the ground) […]

SUPP looks further afield in candidate choice

KUCHING: Serving assemblymen are not likely to be put forward by the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) to contest the 15th General Election which is widely expected to be held this year. Party president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said potential candidates have already been nominated by its branches and liaison committees formed to […]

Villages urged to set up women bureau

KUCHING: Krian assemblyman Friday Belik has called for the setting up of more women bureau at the village level to facilitate efforts to uplift the socio economy of the womenfolk. He pointed out that the number of such bureau was still low, thus there was a need for more to be established. “The Women Bureau […]

Reps take their oath

KUCHING: Newly elected assemblypersons in the recent Sarawak State Election have taken their oath of office before State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar today. The oath taking ceremony which took place in DUN chambers during the first day of sitting began at 9.23am, led by Chief Minister Datuk […]

Chukai assemblyman fined RM2,000 for breaching Aidilfitri Sops

CHUKAI: Another Terengganu executive councillor has been compounded RM2,000 for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Aidilfitri under the movement control order (MCO). State Welfare, Women Development, Family and National Unity Committee chairman Hanafiah Mat was compounded after giving his statement at the Kemaman district police headquarters last night.  Kemaman district police chief Supt […]

Warisan will take legal action over Sebatik assemblyman issue

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) will be taking legal steps to compel Sabah State Assembly Speaker Datuk Kadzim M Yahya to accept the resignation of Sebatik assemblyman Hassan A Gani Pg Amir, hence vacate the seat, said Warisan secretary-general Datuk Loretto S Padua. In a statement here today, Loretto said the party’s lawyers have […]

Return Aidel as assemblyman

SADONG JAYA: The constituents here were told to return their incumbent assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo in the upcoming state election. In making the call, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) permanent chairman Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said Aidel has a good track record since he was elected in 2011. He said with his image of […]