Gerawat helms SABERKAS Miri branch
MIRI: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala has been appointed as the chairman of the newly established Miri branch of the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS). Gerawat, who is also Mulu state assemblyman, was elected for the post during the branch’s annual general meeting (AGM) held […]
Palestinian President appoints Mohammad Mustafa as new PM
RAMALLAH (Palestine): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed Mohammad Mustafa as the new prime minister on Thursday and tasked him with forming a new government. The announcement was made in a presidential decree, reported Anadolu Agency (AA). Mustafa will succeed Mohammad Shtayyeh, who resigned in February in response to developments related to the Israeli conflict in […]
Health director pays courtesy call on Abang Johari
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the Sarawak Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, here on Thursday. Throughout the half-hour meeting, Abang Johari warmly received the delegation and extended congratulations to Dr Veronica on her recent appointment as the Sarawak […]
Sarawak-China Friendship Association elects new office bearers
KUCHING: The Sarawak-China Friendship Association (SCFA) convened its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, March 5 here recently, with new office-bearers elected to serve a two-year term for 2024-2025. According to the press statement, the new leadership line-up remains headed by president Datuk Wee Kok Tiong, whilst Datuk Mohd Amin Satem served as deputy […]
PDP president applauds senator’s appointment
KUCHING: The appointment of Pele Peter Tinggom as a senator in Dewan Negara is a testament to the tireless efforts and commitment of Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to serve in public office, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. In expressing his gratitude, the PDP president said that it gave the party further impetus to […]
Gedong district councilors sworn in
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NURA V LORNA KUCHING: Thirty one councilors for Gedong district took their oath of office for the period Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also Gedong assemblyman attended the swearing-in ceremony at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here […]
New portfolio appointment not to secure Sarawak’s inclusion in federal green policies: Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stressed that his appointment as Energy Transition and Public Utilities Minister should not be construed as merely an effort to ensure Sarawak’s inclusion in federal green policies. Fadillah, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, viewed his appointment as a strategic link to harness and synergise the strengths inherent […]
TYT Wan Junaidi well-respected in Malaya: TV host
KUCHING: Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar illustrious career in the federal government has garnered him a lot respect in West Malaysia said Money Matters TV host Zahir Kelvin Ong Abdullah. “When he was Parliament deputy speaker, he held the post without fear or favour. The feedback that I got from many MPs is that […]
TYT appointment a boon for Sarawak’s rights
SIBU: The appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri will benefit Sarawak’s rights in terms of the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Wan Junaidi’s position allows him to provide valuable advice on aspects of MA63. “His extensive knowledge about […]
Sarawakians share hopes for new Governor
KUCHING: The public has warmly received the appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Sarawak Governor (TYT). His assumption of the TYT office, following his appointment by Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah at Istana Negara last Friday, has elicited […]
