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Crucial for PM Anwar to deliver Sabah, Sarawak rights

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must deliver his promises by honouring the rights of Sabah and Sarawak as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Political analyst Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir emphasised that this is crucial as the Borneo bloc could be kingmakers in the upcoming general election. “Anwar can no longer rely […]

Crucial items for development of Singai area

BAU: Positive discussions and feedback from the Singai community are crucial for the development of Singai area in the future. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said, through meetings and discussions with the community regarding the development of the area, their feedbacks are important as to what are needed that can benefit the people. […]

Nancy motivated by support from villagers

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Santubong Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says the overwhelming support from the people in the area has been an encouragement and motivation for her to be their elected representative. She shared that having to change to a new parliamentary area is a scary moment for her, however, she […]

Crucial to maintain spiritual ties with the ancestors

KUCHING: The launching of the documentary on Iban’s Gawai Antu celebration is a significant milestone, especially to the Iban community in Sarawak. Former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang said that the Iban community believed that it was crucial and relevant to maintain harmonious socio-cultural and spiritual ties with their ancestors. […]

People’s support crucial for strong government

BAU: Sarawakians especially Tasik Biru constituents are called to continue supporting the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in its effort to defend the state’s rights. In making this call, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said their support in the 15th general election (GE15) will be important to ensure that the state government has a […]

Cuepacs wants better pay for civil servants

KOTA KINABALU: Cuepacs has urged the government to implement three crucial measures to assist civil servants affected by the increase in the price of goods. Cuepacs president Adnan Mat said the measures were implementing a RM1,800 minimum wage, two annual salary increments, and a new and more effective remuneration system. “We are always grateful to […]

Wise financial management crucial

KUCHING: Real estate entrepreneurs are advised to manage their finances wisely. A real estate negotiator Ali Hossen Abang said, being in today’s generation, the youth tend to easily give in to their desires compared to their actual needs when it comes to spending money. “Aside from the need to manage their finances wisely, to be […]

Crucial to address mental health

KUCHING: Addressing mental health throughout the different stages of life is crucial to preventing mental illness from setting in. According to Dr Syarifah Hafizah Wan Kassim, consultant psychiatrist at Sentosa Hospital, during the early years of childhood and youth, education and the inculcation of values were crucial, instead of focusing solely on academic performance.     “We […]

Unity crucial in combating virulent disease

KUCHING: Unity is crucial in all aspects, especially when the country is still at war with Covid-19 pandemic, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie. She said that to combat a virulent disease that respected no borders, there must be a unified effort from all as well as a strong central […]

Representation from Sarawak crucial inclusion in empowering the nation’s youth

Gerald Rentap Jabu

KUCHING: It is crucial that the voices and representation from Sarawak be included in efforts to empower the nation’s youth, said Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth chief stated that the federal government’s commitment to empower the nation’s youth was a shared effort. He was commenting on Prime Minister Tan Sri […]