Convention aims to empower central zone members

SIBU: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) mini convention here will be used to empower central zone members with knowledge and updates on election procedures in preparation for the coming state election. PBB secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi, who is the convention’s organising chairman, said apart from this, the convention would inform grassroots leaders on […]

PBB mini convention in Sibu tomorrow

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will be holding its mini convention in Sibu tomorrow, the third one after the first and second in Miri and Betong on Sept 5 and 26 respectively. It will commence at 8.30am and end at 5pm. PBB president Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the chief […]

Projects worth 1.61 billion for Betong

BETONG: The state government has proposed 18 development projects worth RM1.61 billion specifically for the Betong Division. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the projects were proposed under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and it was a matter that was emphasised for development in the area. “Besides […]

Become entrepreneurs

BETONG: Graduates are urged to consider entrepreneurship as one of the alternatives to employment. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his ministry provides various incentives towards assisting entrepreneurs nationwide. “Among these is a pilot programme in collaboration with the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) Technopreneurship Programme for university graduates,” […]

Abang Jo assured PBB united with him

BETONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone has pledged full support for Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari’s leadership. PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said all 14 PBB Betong branches are ready to strive alongside the chief minister for the sake of PBB, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), and Sarawak. “I urge […]

Opposition just huffing and puffing

BETONG: The opposition is full of ‘hot air’, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. According to Uggah, the oppositions are envious of commendable work done by the state government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “When the chief minister announces a project, they would say it’s just hot […]

Mini conventions serve their purpose

BY TANIA LAM & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will be holding its second mini convention tomorrow in Betong. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also PBB president, will officiate at the one-day event. This mini convention follows the first one held in Miri on Sept 5. Despite […]

Good turnout at convention rehearsal

BETONG: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Betong Zone mini convention rehearsal today received a good turnout from local PBB branch and sub-branch members. According to PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, this indicated that PBB and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as a whole are receiving good support from the local community. She said […]

Betong all set to host biggest event

PBB MINI CONVENTION BETONG: This coastal town is all set to host its biggest event this year – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) mini convention Betong Zone tomorrow (Saturday). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who is the convention’s organising chairman said some 650 delegates from 14 branches would attend the function. The […]

PBB mini convention in Betong Sept 26

KUCHING: Betong will host the second PBB mini convention on Sept 26. A committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has been formed to organise it. The committee held its second meeting here today. The Betong convention is the second one after the one held in Miri on Sept […]