Man, 57, dies taking total fatalities to 108
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today recorded one new Covid-19 death, bringing up the total to 108 deaths. According to SDMC statement, the new death was case number 10,726, a local man (Sarawakian) aged 57 who was tested positive for Covid-19. “The case was detected on Mar 5 through a screening test conducted […]
First Sarawakian appointed as SKM board of director
KUCHING: The Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) has appointed Wan Shardini Wan Salleh as its new board of director, effective Feb 4 this year. Wan Shardini is the first Sarawakian to be appointed with such a position. The letter of appointment was presented by Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi […]
Sarawakian Chinese Muslims share beauty of CNY
KUCHING: There is no other place like Sarawak, which has a strong unity and harmony among its multiracial and multicultural society. Best part of Sarawak is that every festive celebration is for all, including the Chinese New Year (CNY). Before the Covid-19 pandemic hit and when there was no restriction on gatherings and close physical […]
Aspirasi to contest five seats in Sibu region
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) announced that they will contest for five seats in Sibu region; namely Bukit Assek, Pelawan, Nangka, Dudong and Bawang Assan. In addition, the party also revealed that they will also put up its candidates in Sarikei region as well, namely Repok and Meradong. Secretary-general of Aspirasi, Simon Tiong said […]
Yii lauds move to give priority to Sarawakian officers
KUCHING: Dr Kelvin Yii welcomed the Health Ministry’s (MoH) efforts in prioritising Sarawakian medical and dental officers to be given permanent positions in their home state, but said the ministry need to take a step further by ensuring that the rest of the Sarawakian healthcare workers who are still on contract are offered permanent positions […]
A girl’s Perfect Addiction
Making Malaysia proud, Claudia Tan’s popular Wattpad series and book ‘Perfect Addiction’ was recently revealed to be the next Hollywood adaptation. Besides writing, the Sarawak-born lass also doubles as a singer, further highlighting her talents in the creative industry. More stories to tell recently, Sarawakian Claudia Tan made national news after she announced on Instagram […]
An aggravating agreement
All broken relationships can be traced back to broken agreements. — Stephen Covey, American author Why does MA63 appear like a person sitting in a canoe with the oars being paddled by others? How long will it continue to be an enduring endless experiment exposed exponentially to excruciating experience? And litigating its potency is a […]
Only we know what is best
ONLY citizens of Sarawak who truly understand the state and can be elected as members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Jefferson Jamit Unyat (PBB-Bukit Goram) said, “Only Sarawakians know what is best for Sarawak and understands the local needs and aspirations of its people. “Sarawakians are knowledgeable, smart, well-versed in local customs and circumstances […]
Erika, Sarawak international star
Erika the queen of breaststroke Name: Erika Kong Chia ChiaDate of Birth: August 18 1995Place of Birth: Kuching KUCHING: She was one of the best female swimmers that Sarawak had ever produced, and at the international level, she is unsurpassed in her achievements. While other swimming stars such as Tania Bugo had Malaysia Games (Sukma) […]
Public response towards GPS positive
SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi believes response from Sarawakians towards Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is positive. Nanta, when met at the rehearsal for PBB’s mini convention at Kingwood Hotel here on Friday (Oct 2), said at the moment, folks were still looking at what the GPS state government could […]
