Political analyst looks favourably upon Ismail Sabri, Hishammuddin’s appointments
KUCHING: Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung believes that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, as responsible leaders, will stay to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and bring the nation through the current difficult circumstances. He was of this view despite the recent political development of United Malays National Organisation (Umno) officially […]
Ismail Sabri as DPM good move
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his full support for the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as Deputy Prime Minister. He described this appointment as a good move by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “Sharing the same views with our Sarawak leaders, the appointment […]
Nation’s stability comes first
KUCHING: The stability of the nation must come first, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Regardless of the political impasse in Malaya, the most important thing for Sarawak is for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition to be united and support the government in stabilising the country. […]
Party expresses disbelief over bias appointment of grade DG41 teachers
MIRI: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) has expressed disbelief and shock that the new appointment list of grade DG41 teachers showed 80 percent of those selected are Malayans. “It’s an imbalanced list for sure. Don’t they have other people to choose from? The list which has gone viral in social media since Tuesday has displeased […]
Abang Johari receives visitors
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from newly appointed director of Yayasan Sarawak, Mersal Abang Rosli and director of Health Department Sarawak, Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, yesterday. The courtesy call was Mersal’s first official visit to Abang Johari since assuming […]
Hisham known for his leadership qualities
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, who has been appointed Senior Minister (Security Cluster) while retaining his portfolio of Foreign Minister, is a leader known in both the domestic and foreign circles. Hishammuddin, who had his own legal practice between 1989 and 1993, is known as someone who is calm in the face of crises and […]
Hisham determined to serve the people
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, who was appointed as a Senior Minister to lead the Security Cluster today, is determined to carry the responsibility well. Hishammuddin said he realised the people’s high expectation and was aware that facing the Covid-19 pandemic was no easy task, but believed that the country could emerge from the […]
Swinburne Sarawak gets new pro vice-chancellor, CEO
KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak has appointed Ir Prof Lau Hieng Ho as its new pro vice-chancellor (PVC) and chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 1. He succeeded Prof John Wilson following the latter’s retirement last month. Prof Wilson expressed his pleasure in Prof Lau’s appointment, which will ensure that Swinburne Sarawak continues its mission to be […]
Abdul Aziz Miri new Resident
MIRI: Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusuf has been appointed as the new Miri Division Resident effective on July 1, replacing previous Mastapa Julaihi. Abdul Aziz, 59, a graduate in Master in International Business Finance and Marketing from the Oklahoma City University, United States (US), started his service in Miri since July 2008. He, who is also […]
A new cardinal from Malaysia?
Let us do good while we still have time, and we will render glory to our heavenly Father, sanctify ourselves, and give good example to others. – St Padre Pio, Italian priest With the death of Cardinal Cornelius Sim on May 29, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (CBC-MSB) is now without […]
