DUN sitting proceeds work Q&A session

The fifth day of the third session of the first term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) commenced today with elected representatives from across the state converging at the DUN complex. The sitting began with a prayer at 9.07am in the DUN chambers. DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said […]

Wan Junaidi prepared to walk extra mile

KUCHING: Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives and Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar hopes to continue doing his best for Sarawak. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) supreme council member also believes that there is always the right time for everything. In this exclusive interview with New Sarawak Tribune, the minister shares […]

Recitation of pantun will be decided by a Select Committee

THE recitation of pantun during question-and-answer (Q&A) sessions will be decided by a Select Committee based on the Standing Orders of the august House. Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar said the matter has been referred to the Select Committee under Standing Order 69 (2)(a) as these were pertinent issues. “[Irene Chang (DAP-Bukit Assek) […]

PBB mini convention in Kuching today

By Natasha Jee & Nia Natasha Hasenan KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will hold its final mini convention here today at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The previous ones were held in Miri, Betong and Sibu, in that order. Twenty-six branches — from N1 to N26 constituencies, and from Lundu, Serian, Bau, Kuching and […]

FAQs on control order – retail sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The nationwide movement control order is now in force, from yesterday until March 31, to curb the spread of Covid-19. This is the first time in history that Malaysia has enforced such an order as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Monday. Followings are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on […]