Sim: Free tertiary education will set state apart
KUCHING: Free tertiary education in Sarawak from 2026 will set the state apart from the rest of the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr.Sim Kui Hian said it will give rise to the emergence of two distinct classes. “Malaysia is heading towards ‘one country’, ‘two classes’ – Sarawakian class and non-Sarawakian class. What do I […]
Nancy Shukri’s office facilitates swift repatriation of deceased Sarawakian from South Korea
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has taken prompt action to coordinate the repatriation process for Sarawakian Nur Haslinda Abdullah who passed away in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec 25. Efforts have been actively undertaken by the office of the Santubong Member of Parliament to streamline the documentation process among the […]
A model of peaceful coexistence and prosperity
Sarawak is a shining example of how people of different races and religious beliefs can not only peacefully coexist but also thrive together. In a world where religious intolerance often leads to conflicts and issues, Sarawak’s commitment to fostering harmony and understanding among its diverse population is truly commendable. Within Malaysia, tensions can and have […]
Affordable flight tickets for Sarawakian through state-owned boutique airline
BINTULU: Sarawakians are set to benefit from subsidised flight tickets through the state-owned boutique airline, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said the fare rates offered would be reasonable and affordable for passengers, acknowledging that a significant number of Sarawakians seek work and educational opportunities beyond the state, including in Labuan, Sabah, […]
Using ‘Segulai Sejalai’ as national slogan makes S’wakians proud
KUCHING: The ‘Segulai Sejalai’ slogan complements the current Unity Government and the unity that the nation is going for. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stated that the usage of the said phrase nationwide brings pride to the people in Sarawak. “For me, using the slogan as the national unity slogan is […]
Sarawakians head home for Christmas
KUCHING: As Christmas approaches this coming Sunday (Dec 25), Sarawakians are returning to their respective hometowns to celebrate the joyful occasion with their loved ones. Some of them have not been back to their hometowns in a very long time, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and now they are more than excited and happy to […]
Sarawakians urged to help GPS win all seats
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) deputy information chief Andy Lawrence has urged Sarawakians to give their full support to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) so that it can win all its 31 parliamentary seats. “With that, we will become a formidable force to form the next federal government after the 15th General Election (GE15). Our voices […]
Sarawakian fashion designer at London Fashion Week
KUCHING: Multi-award-winning designer Edric Ong has recently made his debut at the prestigious London Fashion Week (LFW) on Sept 16. His Spring Summer 2023 collection features the unique textile techniques of the indigenous Iban women weavers namely ‘pua kumbu’ (ikat); ‘pua sungkit’ (discontinuous supplementary weft); ‘pua pilih’ (floating weft); and ‘pua karap’ (continuous weft) combined […]
Another Sarawakian doctor steps into Dr Sim’s shoes
KUALA LUMPUR: Another Sarawakian Dr Alan Fong has taken over the presidency of the National Heart Association Malaysia (NHAM), succeeding Professor Dr Datuk Wan Azman Wan Ahmad. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, Dr Fong’s stewardship of NHAM comes after he (Dr Sim) had served in the capacity for 13 years. […]
Premier hands out contributions at sungkei gathering
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 84 Sarawakians have received assistance from the Sarawak government as well as the Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) in conjunction with the month of Ramadan. The donation was handed over by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Datuk […]
