Sarawak government reappoints 758 councillors

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reappointed 758 councillors from 24 local councils statewide, with their new term of office taking effect from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who witnessed the virtual swearing-in ceremony today, congratulated the councillors, saying the services provided by them were important […]

MBKS deputy mayor, councillors term of service extended

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg virtually witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of deputy mayor Hilmy Othman with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) whose term of service will be extended another year today (July 23). All the councillors were virtually sworn-in in the same ceremony. During the inaugural meeting, MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee […]

Reappointment of councillors augurs well for Miri

KUCHING: The office term extension of Miri City Council councillors — from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 — will allow the local authority to continue plans for a better Miri City. Mayor Adam Yii, in thanking the Sarawak government for reappointing himself and his deputy as well as 30 councillors, said this would […]

SUPP Stakan chief made councillor

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has given one councillor seat to SUPP Stakan in Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS). SUPP Stakan chairman Sim Kiang Chiok thanked the party for giving the seat and SUPP Stakan for nominating him for the position. However, Sim would like to seek a request for the party to consider […]