Reflecting on Taib’s message of peace and goodwill
I ask all people of goodwill to help build a culture of encounter, solidarity and peace. – Pope Francis As we celebrate the New Year today, Sarawakians must not forget that the Peace and Goodwill that we enjoy today is a tradition going back to the very foundations established by the first and only English […]
MCC mayor thanks his team
MIRI: As the Year 2020 has come to an end, Miri City Council (MCC) mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang has expressed his wishes and hope for 2021. In a statement released today, Yii took the opportunity to thank his team of councillors, council’s management team, heads of departments or sections, council staff, government departments, non-governmental […]
Hoping for end to pandemic to herald dawn of second Renaissance
In possibly one of history and mankind’s worst-ever crises and disasters, we apparently have developed a solution almost at the speed of a bullet train. This is a global exercise. That is, indeed, an amazing achievement if the success is achieved as claimed. Not only that, but, indeed, a good cause for celebration as it […]
Lee hopes vaccines will return life to normal
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin today shared his New Year’s wishes and optimism for 2021. “2021 has been a difficult and unprecedented year globally. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought tough challenges and affected the lives of millions of people worldwide. The people had to adopt a new normal in their daily lives. “It […]
Political stability key to progress
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan hoped to see continuous political stability under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. This will ensure that the priorities in developing the state can be pursued when the 12th Malaysia Plan (12 MP) begins, he pointed out. “As the elected representative for Balai Ringin, I […]
There’s hope for everyone
KUCHING: Amidst the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic which affected the health and economy of the world, therein lies hope, said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee. “In own personal experience, I have met and encountered many generous persons who are willing to come forward and volunteer their […]
Aspirasi president: Time to start healing process
KUCHING: With 2020 a year of horror and bitterness, the next year must be a time to start the healing process, to lead and build a brighter Sarawak, says Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo. She said for most people, this year had been a year of hardships and devastation, with grave economic […]
