Taib receives visitors from UNIMAS
KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy visit from the senior management team of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) led by its vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi at Demak Jaya today. The purpose of the visit was to invite Taib to attend the 26th UNIMAS Convocation Ceremony […]
Smooth preparation for TYT’s birthday do
MIRI: The organising committee of this year’s celebration of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 86th birthday visited several venues to be used for the three-day event. The committee led by organising chairperson Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin, visited Miri Stadium, Masjid At-Taqwa, Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club and Meritz Hotel […]
Taib receives Sarawak Heart Foundation entourage
KUCHING: The Sarawak Heart Foundation paid the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud a courtesy call at his official residence here on Tuesday night. The entourage was led by Deputy Premier Minister cum Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister Professor Datuk Seri Sim Kui Hian, who is also the deputy chairman […]
Top scout accolades for 76
KUCHING: A total of 76 recipients were awarded the Bintang Pingat Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia as well as Sijil Pengakap Raja by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at Astana Negeri Sarawak, yesterday. Leading the list of recipients was Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who was bestowed the Bintang […]
JAKIM D-G calls on TYT
KUCHING: Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff paid a courtesy call on Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud in Demak Jaya today (July 26). The purpose of the visit was to inform and invite Taib as a guest of honour to the 18th convocation ceremony of […]
Chinese consul general calls on Taib
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from the new Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Xing Weiping. According to a statement, the visit on Tuesday (July 19) was Xing’s first after his appointment on June 3. “This visit aims to continue the good […]
British diplomat calls on Taib, Abang Jo
KUCHING: Head of State Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, received a courtesy call from the British High Commissioner to Malaysia Charles Hay at the latter’s official residence, Demak Jaya today (July 18). When met by reporters, Hay said that the courtesy call was his second […]
Taib attends birthday bash
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud attended a celebration on the occasion of his 86th birthday last Saturday evening. The event which took place at a hotel here was also attended by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, State Legislative […]
Make Sarawak pro-trade and pro-investment destination
THE SARAWAK government needs to review and improve the management of its seaports through the adoption of innovations and new technologies. In making the call, Head of State Tun Pehin Abdul Taib Mahmud urged the state government to look into the matter to improve the ecosystem and ensure Sarawak will be a pro-trade and pro-investment […]
Taib believes Feds will not neglect Sarawak
19TH DUN SITTING HEAD of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud hopes Putrajaya will continue to pay special attention to Sarawak’s development. He said attention must be given especially to economy and infrastructure development. “I believe that Sarawak will not be left behind in the development process in line with the spirit of Keluarga […]
