PRS Youth chief supports appointment of Sarawak rep

KUCHING: The appointment of representatives or members in the lnland Revenue Board (IRB) for Sarawak and Sabah is fair, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The state Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said that Sarawak should have liberty and power to appoint their representatives as board members of IRB. Snowdan, who is also […]

Hoping for state’s better SUKMA outing

KUCHING: It is hoped that the Sarawak contingent will deliver more gold medals in the coming 20th Malaysian Games (SUKMA). In making the comment, Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said a total of 698 athletes will be representing Sarawak in the coming SUKMA; and including the […]

Fatimah wants Sarawak rep in special task force

KUCHING: Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the special task force to plan the development of the Sarawak-Kalimantan border must include a representative from Sarawak as well. “The task force must include a representative from Sarawak because it affects us directly. Apart from security issues, issues on […]

What makes a good political leader?

KUCHING: Aspiring political leaders in Sarawak must understand the dynamism of the state’s population, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “A leader must speak for and represent the people of Sarawak, and not only for any particular race. This makes Sarawak an attractive place for people to learn about living in […]

Welson the first to strike for Sarawak

KUCHING:  Welson Sim Wee Sheng is the first state representative in the national team to bag a medal in the current SEA Games in Manila. Malaysia is aiming to collect 70 gold, 61 silver and 106 bronze medals from the Games. Besides Welson, Sarawak’s representatives in the national team include international sensation Pandelela Rinong (diving) […]