RM5.6b a mere drop in bucket: SUPP
MIRI: Sarawak’s Budget 2023 allocation has been described as a mere drop by a disappointed Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). This is despite the fact that the RM5.6 billion is an increase from the RM4.6 billion provided for under the previous budget, said its secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting in a statement on Sunday. “Although the […]
Solve problems through proper channels
KUCHING: Politicians have been urged to solve problems faced by the public through proper channels and official communications. In making the call, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap added that the complaints must be conveyed directly to relevant authorities rather than through the media for self and cheap publicity. “I want to reassure the public that […]
Disappointed over non-recognition of UEC
SIBU: The Education Ministry’s decision not to recognise the United Examination Certificate (UEC) diploma has aroused a lot of discussion in the local Chinese community. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch chairman Wong Ching Yong said this also included the funding for independent high schools which the federal government had no obligation to institutionalise, […]
SJK Chung Hua Bintulu stars in CNY do
BINTULU: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Bintulu wowed audiences with their 24 Season Drum performance during the Chinese New Year (CNY) open house here. The open house held at the Dinner World Restaurant yesterday was hosted by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) together with Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming. Approximately 2,500 people […]
Visiting culture must be preserved; goes well with M’sia Madani concept
BINTULU: The visiting culture in conjunction with the celebrations of the multi-racial community in Sarawak is crucial in fostering a spirit of unity. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the concept of unity in diversity goes well with the Malaysia Madani concept introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Hence, the […]
Abang Jo announces RM200 mln for flood mitigation in Baram
MIRI: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation ofmore than RM200 million to deepen the Batang Baram deltaaccess channel, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. “I am aware that Mirians have been waiting for this (deepening of the channel project) for a long time…I held a discussion with the Miri Port […]
Sarawak gets nod to set up trade and tourism office in Brunei
MIRI: The agriculture sector will play a critical role in transforming Sarawak and accelerating its economic growth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg saidthe sector will also be a catalyst for the state to achieve high-income status by 2030 following approval from the Brunei government to set up its trade and tourism […]
Work to improve Kota Sentosa Market’s facilities will begin in February
KUCHING: Work to improve facilities at the Kota Sentosa Market is in the pipeline until the procurement process is complete before the work begins in February this year. According to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang, in a statement today, the council has always been very responsible in ensuring that all markets under […]
The perks of intermarriage
KUCHING: Celebrating more than three festivals in a year is one of the perks of being in an intermarriage, especially in Sarawak. Ampa Bandaryne, an Iban from Simunjan, said that even though she had started a family with her husband, Kanan Navaratnam from Kuching, she would still return to her hometown every Christmas. “Usually during […]
Awesome response to free health screening event
MIRI: Free health screening “Sihat Sarawakku’ programme in Kampung Muhhibah Kuala Baram on Saturday, received an overwhelming response from the villagers. More than 50 villagers of Kampung Muhibbah ,Kuala Baram participated in the event which was held at its community hall. The programme was launched by Minister of Transport Sarawak cum Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri […]
