GPS more comfortable with PN than PH
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s decision to cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) stems from a previous cooperation. They have worked together as a coalition before, after the Sheraton Move, to form the federal government, said political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lydon. He noted that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and […]
No calls from Malaya-based parties yet, says Abang Johari
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY, SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA, JACINTHA JOLENE & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has confirmed that no party from the federal side had contacted him yet. He disclosed that the decision to cooperate with the party from Malaya will be made after […]
Villagers cast vote clad in Hari Raya attire
PUSA: The 5th general election (GE15) was welcomed by voters in Kampung Spinang here as if it was the Hari Raya celebration. As early as 7am, about 300 voters were already ready to cast their votes while adorned in their Hari Raya best traditional attire. According to the Beting Maro PBB branch exco member Maro […]
No problem for DAP to work with GPS for people’s benefit says Chong
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen does not rule out the possibility of cooperating with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as long as it benefits the people in Sarawak and the nation. This came after Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah rejected the possibility of working with DAP. “To […]
Sarawak-Indonesia business cooperation inked
JAKARTA: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCIS) and Indonesia Chinese Entrepreneur Association (ICEA) on Tuesday (Oct 18) here. The purpose of the MoU is to establish a basis of cooperation and collaboration as well as to enhance trade and investment between Indonesia […]
COVID-19 outbreak is not hindering China-Malaysia economic cooperation, trade
KUCHING: The China-Malaysia economic and trade cooperation has shown strong vitality and resilience with fruitful results despite facing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching Xing Weiping said last year the bilateral trade between China and Malaysia reached a record of USD176.8 billion, and investment was up […]
JICA and SGH commemorate 30 years of cooperation
KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Malaysia recently commemorated its 30 years of cooperation. myJICA president Norazizul Abdul Aziz stated that more than 40 guests including staff from SGH, State Health Department and myJICA alumni attended the event on Yesterday (Sept 15). He said the programme organised by myJICA […]
Hanoi seeks cooperation with S’pore in urban management
HANOI: Hanoi is seeking experience from Singapore in urban governance, social housing development and enhancing capacity for cadres, Chairman of municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh said, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA). At a reception for Singapore’s Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam on Tuesday, Thanh appreciated Singapore’s support to Vietnam in general and Hanoi in […]
Close cooperation to preserve Bung Bratak’s flora and fauna
SIBU: The Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) is working closely with Forest Department Sarawak to look after the forests and environment in the Bung Bratak area. BBHA chairman Datuk Peter Minos on Yesterday (Aug 12) said that this included tree planting and forest rehabilitation, as Bung Bratak is now included in the famous Heart of […]
Malaysia, Japan should venture into new areas of cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants new areas of cooperation related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives to be explored by Malaysia and Japan through projects and programmes implemented under the Look East Policy. He said this included diversifying cooperation in the field of disaster crisis, ageing society, digital economy, […]
