Sarawak has 10 new PUI cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 10 new Person Under Investigation (PUI) cases for Covid-19 as of 10.30am yesterday. The State Disaster Management Committee in a statement said with these cases, Sarawak has a cumulative total of 158 PUI cases since Jan 10. Of the total cases, 136 had tested negative, while 22 are still awaiting laboratory test […]
Not in state’s interest to support DAP, PKR
BETONG: It is not in Sarawak’s interests to support political parties like Democratic Action Party (DAP) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), said Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat. He pointed out that when the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, comprising the two parties and others, was in power many development projects for the state was cancelled. […]
Unique identity makes nation’s character
KUCHING: The unique identity of Sarawakians in embracing each other regardless of racial background contributes to the character of Malaysia as a multiracial nation, said Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. He said that Sarawak was successful in getting all ethnicities to come together and build with each other. “I believe we […]
Centre to pamper new mothers
KUCHING: A post-natal care service centre, the LoveBond Care Centre here in Stutong, will be opening soon to provide a holistic health recovery programme for pregnant women in Kuching. This would be a vital platform for the new mothers who are expecting, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah […]
Sarawak Oil and Gas Fund would benefit future generations
KUCHING: Sarawak should establish the Sarawak Oil and Gas Fund from at least 30 percent or more of the state’s present and future oil and gas income, proposed Yusuf Abdul Rahman, director of media communications and legal at Suarah Petroleum Group (SPG). He said to ensure future sustainable income from oil and gas, it would […]
Lo tells federal to buck up
Stateless children KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang has urged the federal government to ‘buck up’ regarding the many cases of stateless children in Sarawak without identification cards (ICs). “If you (the federal government) cannot do it, give us (the Sarawak government) back the autonomy to deal with it properly so we […]
Sarawakian products launched for Nordic market
KUCHING: Stepping into the new year, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has featured Sarawak to the world during the Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2020, launching three of its key tourism products catered for the Nordic market. The travel fair is being held from January 16 to 19 at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre, Finland. The […]
81 Initiative by CM for Sarawakians
Let’s be proud Sarawakians
Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice. Chiang Kai-shek, Chinese nationalist politician, revolutionary and military leader Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has quite a battle shaping up, but the issues against Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s government aren’t as insurmountable as those faced by Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud back in the 80s, […]
Sarawakians asked to think of future
KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos’ hope for 2020 is for Sarawakians to do much thinking regarding the fate and future of the state while remaining united as well. He said that so many things had occurred in 2019 which had made Sarawakians displeased with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government. He cited a few […]
