Roslan appointed as MoTAC sec-gen effective today
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy secretary-general (management services), Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, has been appointed as the secretary-general of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) effective today. In a statement, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said Roslan has vast experience in various fields, including planning and […]
Hun Sen’s son is new Cambodian PM
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday appointed Hun Manet as the new prime minister (PM) after incumbent Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced he was stepping down. The monarch signed a royal decree to designate Hun Manet, 45, as the new PM for a five-year-term government following a request from Hun Sen. “The designated […]
Norleha Shariff appointed as new Kuching Resident
KUCHING: As of Tuesday (Aug 1), Norleha Shariff has assumed the position of Resident of Kuching. She succeeds Fathi Hambali, who has been transferred to the Administrative Unit of the Sarawak Premier’s Department. The official handing over of duties took place at the Kuching Resident’s Office, where Fathi officially handed over his responsibilities to Norleha. […]
Newly appointed army chief calls on Abang Johari
KUCHING: The newly appointed Army’s Eastern Field Command (PMTTD) Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi paid a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Baitul Makmur building here today. The courtesy call was the first to be held after he took over the position last June […]
Wan Junaidi’s appointment reflects Sarawak’s strong standing at federal level
KUCHING: The recent appointment of Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the president of the Dewan Negara signifies the strong position of Sarawak within the federal government. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos expressed his surprise and stated that this appointment, alongside the current position of Deputy Prime Minister held by Datuk Seri Fadillah […]
National news agency appoints new deputy editors-in-chief
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) announced the appointments of Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Arul Rajoo Durar Raj as new deputy editors-in-chief. Bernama chief executive officer Roslan Ariffin made the announcement at Wisma Bernama here, yesterday Nur-ul Afida, 56, was appointed as deputy editor-in-chief of News Service, while Arul Rajoo was appointed as […]
Ali Biju among 12 new PAC members
KUALA LUMPUR: Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin welcomed the appointment of the 12 new members of the committee for the 15th Parliament. She said the new members, comprising professionals such as doctors, lawyers and engineers, as well as those from the media and finance, were appointed by the Parliament’s Select […]
Eight sworn in as Premier’s political secretaries
KUCHING: Eight political secretaries to the Premier of Sarawak were sworn in before Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on Friday (May 12). The swearing-in ceremony at Wisma Bapa Malaysia was led by Maurice Joannes Giri from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), who was reappointed. Also taking the oath were Roseline Mapong Sabai and Bell […]
ECO elects new president, announces conservation strategy for Sarawak
KUCHING: The Ecology Conservation Association (ECO) has elected Chew Kim Soon as the president of the association after hosting its first general meeting today (April 23). According to a press release, during the meeting, the association announced its conservation strategy, which aims to protect wild animals, improve their living conditions in Sarawak, restore ecosystems, and […]
Aini Suhaili, new walikota in MDDM
MUKAH: Dalat and Mukah Districts Council (MDDM) has recently appointed Aini Suhaili as its new Walikota along with 52 councillors for the term 2023-2025. The ceremony was officiated and witnessed by Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah at the new Mukah Administration Building today (April 9). The new councillors, […]
