GPS should demand more federal funding, opines PBK chief
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should demand from the federal government development funds as this is the latter’s responsibility. In making this call, Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government—when in power for 22 months—had failed to put in sufficient effort to alleviate economic and social problems faced […]
Beras Biris makes debut in the peninsula
KUCHING: Kenyalang Beras Biris, which is synonymous to the Simunjan and Gedong districts, is now available in high end supermarkets in Peninsular Malaysia. Its foray was launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Lalaport in Kuala Lumpur today. In an immediate reaction Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said […]
Taib believes Feds will not neglect Sarawak
19TH DUN SITTING HEAD of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud hopes Putrajaya will continue to pay special attention to Sarawak’s development. He said attention must be given especially to economy and infrastructure development. “I believe that Sarawak will not be left behind in the development process in line with the spirit of Keluarga […]
WE’RE EQUAL!
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak are now officially recognised as equal partners with Peninsular Malaysia following the amendment to clause (2) of Article 1 and clause (2) of Article 160 of the Federal Constitution. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar announced that the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2022 […]
Sarawakian families affected by Peninsular floods get aid
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-three Sarawakian families, who were affected by flash floods in Peninsular Malaysia, have been given assistance. This was in line with the government’s continuous efforts to assist flood victims by giving basic necessities, including mattresses, pillows and blankets. The items were contributed by federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and, Domestic Trade […]
Sarawakian flood victims in peninsula to get more help
KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in West Malaysia who were affected by the recent flooding disaster there will be relieved to know that the state government is looking to extend more assistance to them in the near future. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this after chairing a Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu […]
Laundrette operators must obtain gas licence from Energy Commission
PUTRAJAYA: Laundrette operators in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah using gas piping systems, especially Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for dryers and water heaters at their premises need to obtain approval and a valid licence from the Energy Commission (EC). EC said in a statement today it was to ensure that the systems’ design and installations follow […]
Allow visitors from Malaya
KUCHING: Sarawak should open its door to visitors from the peninsula, opined State Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said this was because positive Covid-19 cases in the peninsula were isolated cases compared to Sabah. “In my personal opinion, we should close for those who come from Sabah because the […]
Soldiers walk on police bail
BREAKING QUARANTINE SIBU: Three army personnel from the Peninsular, who were supposed to undergo mandatory quarantine, were detained by police after they were found in a public place on Monday (Aug 17). All three violated quarantine orders and were detained by police in Jalan Channel here. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the […]
Not all Form 5, Upper 6 classes can resume on June 24
KUCHING: Not all Form 5 and Upper 6 classes in Sarawak are able to resume on June 24 as set by the federal government, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Sri Michael Manyin. He said this was because not all teachers would be able to arrive at their respective stations due to limited […]
