Women assured of govt’s support
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is responsible and inclusive in providing support to activities and programmes that have been planned to benefit Dayak women. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was proud of Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) and supported its emphasis on the four strategic cores of […]
SUPP sec-gen welcomes extension of discounts on utility bills
KUCHING: The launch of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 package worth RM285.47 million is indeed a welcoming and timely move to ease and reduce the financial burden of the people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. “Our Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who […]
Assistance reflects GPS government’s concern
KUCHING: The implementation of Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 shows that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government really cares about the people’s welfare as pledged in the coalition’s manifesto in the recent state election, says Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “Extending such assistance will help to ease the burden of those who are […]
Welfare of homeless assured, asserts Fatimah
MIRI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is committed to ensuring the welfare of homeless persons are being taken care of. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah said one of the efforts towards this end was to establish Temporary Transit Centres (TTC) to accommodate these people. She explained that […]
Ensuring PRS remains relevant, united
BY TANIA LAM & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is determined to strengthen and rejuvenate itself to remain relevant and united. The party is committed to upholding and continuing the struggle of its former president, the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, who passed away on Oct 31 last year. […]
Incumbent rep hopes constituents will back him
KUCHING: Ensuring the wellbeing and prosperity of his Batu Kitang constituents is a source of satisfaction for incumbent Lo Khere Chiang. Hoping that voters would return him to the helm, he said he was ready to defend the seat in the coming state polls. “Even though it is only my first term, I have records […]
Sarawak is developed according to its mould
KUCHING: It is proven that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is sincere in developing Sarawak according to its own mould. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that ever since Abang Johari took over to lead the state, he has been working and moving non-stop throughout the […]
Likely rainy season sparks early polls
SPAOH: The upcoming landas (monsoon) season and the possibility of the emergence of new Covid-19 variants are the main reasons why the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government prefers to hold the 12th state election now. Such a decision was reached following extensive consultation and deliberation with the appropriate authorities. This was said by Deputy Chief […]
Rural people not left out
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the 2022 State Budget proved that the state government cared about the needs of the rural people, including those in the coastal and inland areas. “I thank the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government for presenting such an excellent […]
Dr Sim lauds budget
KUCHING: Minister of Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has lauded the 2022 State Budget. He described the budget as another people-centric budget by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. “There is something for everyone as in previous years in view of the Covid-19, such as the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku […]
