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Sarawakian families affected by Peninsular floods get aid

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-three Sarawakian families, who were affected by flash floods in Peninsular Malaysia, have been given assistance. This was in line with the government’s continuous efforts to assist flood victims by giving basic necessities, including mattresses, pillows and blankets. The items were contributed by federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and, Domestic Trade […]

Sarawakian flood victims in peninsula to get more help

KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in West Malaysia who were affected by the recent flooding disaster there will be relieved to know that the state government is looking to extend more assistance to them in the near future. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this after chairing a Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu […]

More than 50,000 received booster shots

KUCHING: A total of 55,077 Sarawakians have received the Covid-19 booster shots as of Oct 28.Deputy health director Dr Rosemawati Ariffin said this in a statement issued yesterday (Oct 29). She said that the administration of the booster shots have been conducted at private clinics and hospitals, government health clinics, vaccination centres (PPVs) as well […]

Sarawakians share their success with ‘Malaysian family’

By Ahmad Syabil Sultan Noordin Ahmad KUCHING: In recent years, many Malaysians have made the country proud by flying the national flag high on the international stage after gaining recognition and success in various fields. Their achievements at the same time inspire the younger generation to achieve success at whatever goals they decide to pursue. […]

They succeeded against all odds

It’s never the differences between people that surprise us. It’s the things that, against all odds, we have in common. —  Jodi Picoult, American writer A new era has dawned for powerlifting in Malaysia — thanks to two Paralympic athletes who brought fame to the nation at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The two Sarawakians are […]

Sarawakian powerlifter proves to be world’s toughest

KUCHING: Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was delighted when Negaraku was played and Jalur Gemilang was lifted at the medal presentation ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics. Following that, Abdul Karim congratulated para-powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin for having won a gold medal in the games this year and setting a new […]

DPM from Sarawak proposal should be considered

MUKAH: A call for a Sarawakian to be appointed as deputy prime minister (DPM) by many quarters is getting louder following the collapse of the Perikatan Nasional (PN)-led government recently. The reason is simple – Sarawak along with its neighbour Sabah were founding partners with Malaya in the formation of Malaysia in 1963. In recent […]

Fatimah hopes for a woman DPM

KUCHING: It will truly be in the spirit of equal partners and inclusivity if a Sarawakian is appointed to be the country’s deputy prime minister. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed that the time was right for the newly formed federal government to have a deputy […]

Francisca Luhong James — beauty queen on a mission

In the recent Miss Universe 2020 pageant held in May, Francisca Luhong James made history as the first native Sarawakian to represent Malaysia in the prestigious event. Despite not managing to take home the crown, Francisca remains motivated to champion her cause in empowering women. Walking the talk on women empowerment Even though she did […]

The makings of a champion

Sarawak para powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau recently made the country proud when he took home a gold medal in the World Para Powerlifting World Cup held in Bangkok, Thailand. Bonnie lifted 226kg, a significant improvement from his previous best of 207kg he recorded in Kazakhstan two years ago.   Nothing is impossible Powerlifting and strength competitions are […]