PBB to hold convention at three zones
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: In conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence, the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will hold a convention at three zones in the state, this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the convention would be held at three zones which are in south […]
GPS forms Unity Government Consultation Council
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has agreed to the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council. “We have informed our friends in the federal government that we have agreed on the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a press conference after chairing the […]
Fadillah aspires to set up youth training centre
BY NATASHA JEE & ABIDGAIL MERTA KUCHING: Establishing a youth training centre which focuses on leadership skills training for the youth in Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency is a dream that its MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof aspires to achieve in the near future. Fadillah, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said that this is […]
Promoting Sepak Takraw to the younger generation
By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The establishment of Akademi Takraw Satok (ATAS) will further promote the traditional sport (Sepak Takraw) to the younger generation. According to the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy division chief Hilmi Othman, the academy was established by the Takraw Satok Club and PBB Satok Branch for […]
Tanjung Datu rep visits villager’s newly repaired home
LUNDU: Walls, flooring, and roofs of a house in Kampung Meriyu Lundu are finally repaired as part of another Sarawak Housing Repair Programme for the poor (PPRMS) project in Tanjong Datu constituency. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan paid a visit to Jamali Ayub’s home yesterday after restoration work began on Jan 20, 2023. During […]
Nurul appointment is PM’s prerogative, says minister
KUCHING: The controversy surrounding the appointment of former Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament (MP) Nurul Izzah Anwar as senior economic and financial advisor to the prime minister is tainted with political innuendo. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said there is absolutely nothing wrong with Nurul Izzah’s appointment […]
Agency gets RM1.5b to develop nine constituencies
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM1.5 billion to the Greater Kuching Development Coordination Agency (GKCDA). Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah said the funds are meant for various developments in nine constituencies in Kuching and Serian. The nine constituencies are Tanjung Datu, Opar, Tasik Biru, Serembu, Mambong, Tarat, Tebedu, Bukit […]
No lip service please, just restore our rights
KUCHING: Do not merely pay lip service when it comes to the powers and rights of Sarawak as listed under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh, who made the point, said what would be more important would be to return or implement the agreement accordingly and immediately. “Return what has been demanded […]
High hopes for pro-tem 1828 N7 Samariang
Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations), spared her time to attend a “Majlis Malam Randau” event organised by pro-tem Belia 1828 N7 Samariang on December 6, 2022 at CIDB Convention Centre. Pro-tem Belia 1828 N7 Samariang is made up of youth aged 18 […]
Satok rep presents grants to constituents
KUCHING: Some 70 recipients in Satok constituency mostly from village development and security committees (JKKKs), parent-teacher associations, sports and recreation clubs and associations received minor rural project (MRP) grants today (Dec 24). Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki was on hand to present the cheques at a simple handover ceremony which was held at Parti Pesaka […]
