Sarawak’s long and winding road to independence
On March 4, 1959, Safri Awang Zaidell, an English-trained teacher who later became Deputy State Secretary, wrote a letter to the Sarawak Tribune entitled, “Democracy, National Unity and a People’s Party”, saying these were the essential ingredients to achieving independence for Sarawak. Stephen Yong, former federal Minister of Science, Technology and Environment, in his book […]
Vital milestone of self-government
KUCHING: Sarawak Day on July 22 is an important celebration for Sarawakians as it is a commemoration of our independence achieved in 1963. It is a milestone of self-government for Sarawak and its people, said Batu Kitang assemblymen Lo Khere Chiang. He said that Sarawak Day should be celebrated when all of its rights under […]
Swinburne Sarawak dominates innovation competition
KUCHING: Team Swinburne Sarawak dominated and was crowned champion in all tracks in the recent Innovate Sarawak 2021 competition. Innovate Sarawak, a platform for young Sarawakian talents to demonstrate innovative solutions, is coordinated by the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR). There were 61 teams in […]
Don’t take things lightly, virus still active
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded not to take things lightly and take all the necessary precautions as the state moves into the Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) beginning today (July 14). Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this is because the virus is still in the community and everyone needs to […]
Ever ready to help Sarawakians in need
KUCHING: The state government, through ‘Rumah Sarawak Kuala Lumpur (RSKL)’ and Sarawak Volunteers (SV), is always ready to help Sarawakians in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Labuan who are facing problems and difficulties due to the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Senior Minister (Works) and Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri […]
Half of Sarawakians to complete vaccination by July 22
KUCHING: Half of the eligible Sarawakians will have completed their two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine on Sarawak Day, July 22. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is confident that Sarawak will achieve the target due to the current rapid rate of vaccination in the state. Dr Sim noted […]
Sarawakians willing to come forward for vaccination
KUCHING: The success of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) in Sarawak is due to the willingness of its people to come forward and do their part in the fight against the pandemic. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian added that hesitation rate among Sarawakians in getting their jabs […]
Do you know how the state bird looks like?
KUCHING: Sad and disappointing, but true! Many Sarawakians still cannot identify their state bird, the Rhinoceros Hornbill. Jason Teo, who is a local zoologist, knows about this close up and wishes it is not so. He is not so downhearted about it, though, because compared to last year more people have started to use the […]
GPS government will be retained, says PRS Youth chief
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan has expressed high hopes that Sarawakians will retain the present Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government in the coming state election to ensure stability and continuity. He said this was based on the various successful initiatives implemented by the GPS state government as well as the […]
Sarawak Pay very useful for everyday use
KUCHING: Sarawak Pay has become a popular e-wallet application among Sarawakians since its innovation in November 2017. It is licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia and acts as a one-stop fintech platform for secure, fast and convenient e-wallet and digital payment transactions. Numerous traders have started adopting this e-wallet as a tool to perform transactions because […]
