Idris Buang now deputy speaker of state legislature
KUCHING: Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang has been sworn in as Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Astana Negeri Sarawak on Friday (Feb 11), witnessed by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib. The ceremony […]
Idris Buang to be sworn in as Deputy DUN Speaker today
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief and Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang is set to be sworn in as Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker today. According to a press invite from Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the swearing in will be held at 4.30pm at Astana Negeri Sarawak before Head of […]
Implementation of Undi18 good for political devt
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The implementation of Undi18 will be very good for political development of the country if the Election Commission (EC) is ready in terms of voter registration. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said, this is because youths age 18 and above have matured, different compared to during his time as an 18-year-old. “Those […]
Over 20 crocs caught since Feb this year
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Crocodile Hunters (SCH) team has managed to catch more than 20 crocodiles since Feb this year. Muara Tuang assemblyman and SCH patron, Datuk Idris Buang said, “This is based on unofficial statistics on our part. “I do not have the official statistics at the moment but these figures are also the […]
Be appreciative of independence, development
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The people of Sarawak must continue to appreciate their independence and socio-economic development. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said Sarawakians should be grateful that they are living in peace and unity despite being in a plural society. “We are also grateful to the previous leaders, the Sarawak government, namely the Sarawak Coalition […]
Stop politicking and focus on virus
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang has hit back at opposition parties for criticising the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for mismanaging the Covid-19 situation in the state. He said in the first place, it was the 22-month Pakatan Harapan (PH) government that had failed to handle the pandemic. “First, they […]
Agricultural produce for frontliners at vaccination centre
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Officers at the Dewan Suarah Samarahan vaccination centre (PPV) have received contributions in the form of agricultural produce in conjunction with the Peladang Prihatin Sarawak programme. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang officiated at the symbolic handing over of the contributions last […]
Emulate Bersatu’s stance
KUCHING: More Malayan-based political parties should emulate Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) by assisting Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming Sarawak State Election. In saying this, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information chief Datuk Idris Buang was referring to Bersatu’s recent remark that it was prepared to assist its political ally GPS to face […]
Any party but DAP, PKR and PSB
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) are open to working with any party except Democratic Action Party (DAP), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang said this following uncertainty in the nation’s political scene after Barisan Nasional (BN) decided that they would go […]
Thumbs up to crocodile watching but safety must come first
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Tourists are welcomed to watch crocodiles in their natural habitats, said Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang. “Like at Jong Crocodile Farm in Kuching or crocodile sanctuaries in Darwin, Australia, they can come to feed the crocodiles, take pictures and so on. “But their safety must be a priority,” he said when met […]
