Tuai rumah show support for rep
MUKAH: Some 58 tuai rumah in Ulu Mukah here want Yussibnosh Balo to be renominated to defend Tellian constituency in the coming state election. Led by penghulu Mawar Awang, who was also former Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) deputy walikota, they showed their support for Yussibnosh at a Community Policing Programme Mukah district-level at […]
Govt, opposition MPs support moratorium extension
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the parliament from the government and opposition bloc have expressed support for the proposed extension of the loan moratorium period until June 2021 to be included in Budget 2021 to help the people cope with Covid-19. Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (BN-Pontian) suggested that after the six-month period ends, those with loans […]
GPS supports Agong’s decree
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) supports the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree that all politicians should stop politicking. “GPS hopes that all parties heed the advice of His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who always prioritises the people and the country,” said GPS chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “GPS also acknowledges that the […]
Support our frontliners
MIRI: The public must continue to be vigilant and play their part in supporting the frontliners’ efforts in the fight against Covid-19, said Datuk Lee Kim Shin. The Transport Minister urged the public to not take the standard operating procedures (SOPs) lightly as the current situation is still concerning. “The state government under the leadership […]
Local designers urged to go international
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has encouraged emerging Sarawakian designers and talents to get involved at the international level in order to place Sarawak on the global stage. Speaking to reporters after officiating at the 4th Annual Mad Hatters Party organised by Society Atelier Sarawak (SAS) at Dewan Sri Bunga […]
Join Contract Farming Programme for follow through assistance
JELI: The Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry (Mafi) is encouraging more farmers in the country to participate in contract farming programmes to increase the production of vegetables and fruits, according to Deputy Minister Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi. He said through the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) programme, farmers will be able to enjoy assistance […]
‘Support Dennis’
MIRI: The Penans in Long Latei, Sungai Melanah have been told to give their undivided support to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau who is capable of bringing them into mainstream development and be on par with other communities in the state. Long Latei headman, Jangin Duwin, made the call last Saturday (Oct 3) during the […]
Public response towards GPS positive
SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi believes response from Sarawakians towards Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is positive. Nanta, when met at the rehearsal for PBB’s mini convention at Kingwood Hotel here on Friday (Oct 2), said at the moment, folks were still looking at what the GPS state government could […]
Sungai Menuan, Batang Rajang folks pledge support
KAPIT: Residents along Sungai Menuan and Batang Rajang here have pledged their support to Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat in the coming state election. “He has brought development to our areas. We are very happy with our elected people’s representatives, including Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi, who is Kapit […]
‘Anwar’s claim will benefit Warisan’
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s claim that he has a solid and convincing majority support in Parliament will definitely swing the ground sentiment in favour of Parti Warisan in the Sabah state election, opined Socio-political analyst Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. He said it would serve as a catalyst to force Perikatan Nasional (PN) […]
