Tajuddin new backbenchers chairman, Mohd Khairuddin deputy
KUALA LUMPUR: Pasir Salak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has been appointed chairman of the Government Backbenchers Club (BBC). Tajuddin replaces Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim who has been appointed as Minister of Federal Territories. Confirming the matter when asked by Bernama, Tajuddin also said that Kuala Nerus MP Datuk Mohd […]
Unity key to state’s progress
BAU: Sarawak has to maintain its unity in order to become the main powerhouse in the country in terms of economic development, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The state’s progress is good as the fundamentals including unity are already intact. Sarawak only needs to work on increasing its revenue and enhancing […]
New ‘gold’ to develop Bau
BAU: The Sarawak government will explore new ‘gold’ to develop the district, rather than rejuvenating the antimony and gold mining activities which are no longer economical today. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that although Bau was active in these activities in the olden days as far back as 1820, the Geological […]
First phase of Tasik Biru resort city soon
BAU: Construction of the first phase of Tasik Biru Resort City will commence soon, said Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The implementation of the project is possible because it is located on state landm he pointed out. “Other development projects are not on state land because they fall under the mining lease. “Therefore, […]