Sarawak accepts federal decision to decline hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: The state government has agreed to abide with the federal government’s decision to decline the bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Malaysia has rejected the offer due to insufficient funds to organise such a prestigious international event which requires a […]
Suspension not the answer
Union rejects punishing students for non-attendance KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) does not agree to a suggestion that students who do not attend home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) classes be punished with suspension. Its president Adam Prakash Abdullah said the union is not in favour of punishing students like that for being absent from class […]
‘Reject those political rejects’
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo is confident the Ibans of Ulu Baoh in Nanga Baoh and Ulu Mukah would continue to support the state government. He said these voters are aware that the opposition parties are only good at making promises, especially as the next state election is near. He said the people can appreciate […]
‘Reject inconsistent PH leaders’
LAWAS: Members of Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) were taken to task for being inconsistent in their decision making. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Sarawakians would not want to be led by leaders who are inconsistent and indecisive. “When Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) did not support the proposed amendment to Article […]
