Leaders reflect on progress
BY AMYRA VARKISA & MARGARET RINGGIT Sarawak is commemorating its 60th Independence Day today (July 22), adopting the theme ‘Sarawak Maju Makmur’ for this significant milestone. This occasion serves as a poignant reminder of the remarkable progress and achievements the state has attained across various sectors throughout the past six decades. However, the journey towards […]
Good wishes and words of hope, wisdom from leaders
By Amyra Varkisa & Lee Shaw Wei EXACTLY 59 years ago today, on July 22, 1963, Sarawak established self-governance and statehood but it was only 53 years later in 2016 that Sarawak Day was announced as a public holiday. To celebrate this day and to raise public awareness of the state’s past, several state leaders, […]
Many things for us to be proud of
KUCHING: Sarawakians have much to be proud of in celebrating Sarawak Day tomorrow. “Although we have a diverse and complex mix of people, we co-exist harmoniously. “This is a land of deep richness in both natural resources and the social makeup of our culture and customs, the shining jewel of the Sarawak people” said Bintulu […]
Remember sacrifices of past leaders, heroes
KUCHING: Datuk Peter Minos has emphasised that today is a day for Sarawakians to reflect on and appreciate the state’s rich culture and diversity, as well as its history and the sacrifices of its past leaders. “July 22 is one of the most momentous and beautiful day for Sarawak as we finally achieved our independence […]
Well wishes from GPS leaders
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component leaders wish the state prosperity in conjunction with the Sarawak Day celebration. This year marks the sixth year the state is celebrating Sarawak Day ever since its independence way back in 1963. Although this is the second year that Malaysia was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the state government under […]
Youth chief: PDP stands behind GPS
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Youth chief Robert Ayu believes there are still many unresolved issues from federal to state level, disputes over Sarawak’s resources to the upholding of native customary rights. He hoped that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders would continue to accommodate these discussions effectively and bring forth a consensus that fights for […]
Let’s hold our head high
KUCHING: Sarawak Independence Day is a day for Sarawakians to cherish. “This is a day for us to hold our heads high and be counted as Sarawakians first,” said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang in his Sarawak Day message yesterday. “We are in a unique state with rich resources; something we should be thankful […]
