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 […]
Ramces Tawang is president of Padawan adventure club
KUCHING: Ramces Tawang is the new president of the Padawan Adventure 4×4 Club, succeeding Marcellinus Meran Poes, who did not seek re-election at the club’s annual general meeting held on Sunday. Sanjan Daik, previously the club’s secretary, is now the deputy president, replacing Alloysius Kuyong, while Noel Samuel as the new treasurer, with Kevin None […]
Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson bows out of Indian presidential race
NEW DELHI: The grandson of India’s independence leader Mahatma Gandhi has dropped out of the race to become president after his name was proposed by an alliance of opposition parties. Gopalkrishna Gandhi, 77, a diplomat turned politician said he had declined the request of the 17-party alliance to be their nominee for the largely ceremonial […]
Another Sarawakian doctor steps into Dr Sim’s shoes
KUALA LUMPUR: Another Sarawakian Dr Alan Fong has taken over the presidency of the National Heart Association Malaysia (NHAM), succeeding Professor Dr Datuk Wan Azman Wan Ahmad. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, Dr Fong’s stewardship of NHAM comes after he (Dr Sim) had served in the capacity for 13 years. […]
Marcos Jr eyes landslide as Philippines votes for new president
BATAC CITY, Philippines: Millions of Filipinos thronged primary schools and other polling stations Monday to elect a new president, with the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos the favourite to win the high-stakes election. Nearly 40 years after the patriarch was deposed by a popular revolt and the family chased into exile, Ferdinand Marcos Junior […]
Faridah Osman Adenan heads Kuching Melanau Association
KUCHING: Faridah Osman Adenan was elected as the new president of the Kuching Melanau Association at its Triennial General Meeting (TGM) held at Wisma Melanau here on Saturday (Feb 19). Other members of the newly elected exco committee for 2021-2024 are Dr Anthony Valentine Laiseh as vice president, John Ling Jirid Tira and Hardi Keli […]
PRS to elect new president May 7
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is expected to elect its new president during the party’s Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) in May this year. The party’s acting president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said the party had fixed the TDC to be held on May 7 in Sibu. It was postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
New president vows to help MRSM Betong improve
BETONG: The new president of Muafakat MRSM Betong, Henry Jugah has pledged to help MRSM Betong improve its academic performance, co-curriculum as well as infrastructure development. When contacted on Sunday, he said he welcomed suggestions from parents to improve the institute’s performance. “MRSM Betong is a place for our children to gain knowledge. Therefore, if […]
Abang Johari makes way
Chief Minister relinquishes Saberkas presidency to deputy MIRI: Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is stepping down as the Sarawak National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) president after 11 years at the helm, paving the way for younger leaders to carry the torch. The chief minister made the announcement when declaring open Saberkas’ 16th triennial general meeting […]
Presidency a position of trust
KUCHING: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah considers his position as the new president of Sarawak United National Youth Organization (Saberkas) as a form of trust given by the state’s leadership. “It is a trust and heavy responsibility that must be shouldered because Saberkas is for our youths who need guidance from […]
