RM30 mln approved for Miri River Flood Mitigation Plan projects
MIRI: A sum of RM30 million has been approved for the Miri River Flood Mitigation Plan projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan. Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting said that the allocation would be used to construct a pump house each at Paragon, Lutong and Sungai Baong. “The relevant parties are now finalising the contract details […]
SUPP welcomes parliamentary, administrative reforms
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the announcement on parliamentary and administrative reforms by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. SUPP secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew in a statement yesterday, urged all members of Parliament (MPs) to fully support the proposed reforms, in the best interest of the country. “The […]
SUPP lauds court’s ruling on citizenship
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has lauded the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s landmark decision declaring that children born abroad to Malaysian mothers with foreign spouses be automatically conferred Malaysian citizenship. “We fervently hope that the federal government will not appeal this momentous decision so it can be a guiding judgment for all future cases […]
SUPP expresses concern over new Shariah law
MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has expressed dismay over a plan by the federal government to legislate a new law to control and restrict the development of non-Islamic religions. The proposed drafting and introduction of new Shariah laws, including a Bill on control and restrictions on the development of non-Islamic religions which was announced […]
More projects in store for residents
MIRI: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew on Monday visited several sites to witness the handover of projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) to selected contractors. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) on Tuesday (Sept 7), one of the locations visited was a […]
Unifor grants for four more houses of worship
KUCHING: Four more houses of worship in Miri have received grants from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report, Tourism, Arts, and Culture Assistant Minister and Piasau assemblyman, Datuk Sebastian Ting handed over a special allocation of RM150,000 from Unifor to Gurwara Sahid in Miri. […]
Bonnie Bunyau — an inspiration to other athletes
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has extended its warmest congratulations to powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and believes his achievement will inspire other athletes to strive for success in their sports career. SUPP secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew noted that Bonnie’s achievement has brought much joy and glory to the country, making […]
Conditions for lifting of Emergency
KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may lift the Emergency in Sarawak before February 2 next year to pave the way for state election to be held provided several important conditions are met. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew pointed out the important conditions would include Sarawak achieving 80 percent herd […]
Well done, Dr Sim and Sebastian Ting
Leaders show examples. They have something to offer and they’ll offer it by the process of how they got it. Anyone who has no examples to show may not lead better. — Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian author In this column today, I would like to give a shout-out to two Sarawak political leaders who, to my personal […]
Sarawakians looking forward to NRP Phase 2
MIRI: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is happy to see that Covid-19 cases in Sarawak have been on the decline for the past few days, and many Sarawakians are looking forward to more businesses re-opening in Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). “According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) infographic, in […]
