All round support, applause pour in for Abang Jo
By Clement Erik Wong & Alverdtekoster Anyap Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg celebrated his fifth anniversary as Sarawak’s chief executive officer yesterday. Currently serving his second term after leading Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to a landslide victory in the recent state election, Abang Johari seeks to take Sarawak to greater […]
RM10 mln funding reflects support for creative arts industry
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is supportive of the creative arts industry here as illustrated by the recently announced Heritage, Arts and Culture Facilitation Fund, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister pointed out that the allocation of RM10 million reflected the state’s passion for arts, culture and heritage. “The […]
Support govt’s bid to restore economy
MIRI: Support the state in its effort to restore the economy and don’t create more hatred and divisions among Sarawakians to hinder the work of the government. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Publicity and Information Secretary Adam Yii yesterday (Oct 18) made this appeal to Sarawakians. He was defending the state government’s recent decision to […]
PRS hopes all MPs support constitutional amendment
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) hopes the proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution (FC) will be supported by all MPs regardless of which side they are on when it is debated in Parliament. PRS Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said the proposed amendments will correct many historical facts for a more meaningful Keluarga […]
Positive support for constitutional amendments
KUCHING: There is light at the end of the tunnel with regards to amendments to the Federal Constitution as the support expressed by various parties thus far has been promising and positive. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he had held official meetings with Barisan […]
Union supports disciplinary action for unvaccinated teachers
UCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has no objection on disciplinary action being taken against teachers who refuse to be vaccinated. Its president Adam Prakash Abdullah said that teachers like all other civil servants in the country must abide by the Public Service Department circular. “We have no objection for disciplinary action taken against the […]
Ragad visits PPV to show support for programme
KUCHING: The wife of Head of State Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib yesterday (Sept 29) paid a visit to SK Matang Jaya vaccination centre (PPV). Ragad, who is also the chairman of Ragad Foundation, is known for her care about the health, education and well-being of students in Sarawak. As such, she has […]
Academics support move to extend school year
By Nurqalby Mohd Reda The Ministry of Education’s (MOE) decision to extend the current school academic calendar to February 2022 has taken parents and even teachers by surprise with many of them questioning the rationale behind the move. It is understood that the extension of this year’s school term is to facilitate teachers to assess […]
Support 12MP for a better Sarawak
KUCHING: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang has urged Sarawakians to give undivided support to the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for a better Sarawak. He expressed great hope that Sarawak can transform better given the proposed development in the 12MP that is well-planned with good implementation, especially in rural areas. “I welcome the 12MP’s budget tabled […]
PRS ‘aye’ to proper recognition move
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women Wing has expressed support for the state government’s efforts to push for natives in Sarawak to be properly recognised under the Federal Constitution. On Tuesday, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the definition of ‘natives’ […]
