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Unity and harmony remain Sarawak's cornerstone, says Gerawat
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (361+ words) MIRI (May 25): Unity and harmony among the people of Sarawak remain the cornerstone and greatest strength of the state, forming the basis of its political stability, said Datuk Gerawat Gala. The Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration and…...
Henry: Sarawak to continue championing MA63 regardless of who forms federal govt
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (385+ words) Henry speaking to reporters at the SLTA Centre yesterday. KUCHING (May 25): Sarawak will continue championing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) regardless of who forms the federal government after the next general election, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Tasik…...
86 undergraduates in Bandar Kuching receive RM129, 000 bursaries from MP
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (189+ words) KUCHING (May 25): A total of 86 eligible undergraduates from the Bandar Kuching parliamentary constituency received higher education bursaries worth RM129, 000 on Sunday. Each student received RM1, 500 from Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii during a simple ceremony here. Addressing the recipients, Dr Yii…...
PM Anwar expected to officiate state-level Kaamatan Festival in Penampang on May 30
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (320+ words) KOTA KINABALU (May 25): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to officiate the state-level Kaamatan Festival celebration on May 30 at the Hongkod Koisaan Hall (KDCA) in Penampang. The festival's organising chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the…...
Minister: Kpg Angkat Madani water tank project to improve clean water access for Batu Luking longhouses, school
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (354+ words) Aaron (fourth right) presents a mock cheque for RM500, 000 to longhouse chieftain TR Bibi King, on his left, at the ceremony in her longhouse. KANOWIT (May 25): A water tank project commissioned under the Kampung Angkat Madani Programme in Batu Luking here…...
SUPP struggle must rise above political boundaries to safeguard people's welfare, says party veep
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (337+ words) Ding (second right) accepts a memento from Wong for officiating the event. SIBU (May 25): Sincere political struggle that rises above constituency boundaries must remain central in efforts towards safeguarding the people's welfare and also driving holistic community development. Sarawak United…...
MBKS intensifying efforts towards age-friendly Kuching city, says Mayor
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (328+ words) Wee presents rice to an elderly disabled recipient during the rice distribution programme. KUCHING (May 25): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is continuing to strengthen efforts towards becoming an age-friendly city in line with the growing elderly population in Sarawak....
Iban's miring holds Unesco-status potential, says National Unity Minister
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (611+ words) SIBU (May 25): The traditional ritual of "miring" has a strong potential of being considered for recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). According to National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, the ceremony carries significant…...
Poor connectivity in rural Sarawak affecting digital economy ambitions, says DAP Miri chief
15+ hour, 34+ min ago (163+ words) MIRI (May 25): Democratic Action Party (DAP) Miri branch chairman Peter Hee has called upon responsible government agencies and relevant stakeholders to urgently address worsening internet connectivity issues affecting several areas in Sarawak, particularly Baram and Long Lama. In a statement,…...
Sarawak exceeds 4 mln ha of permanent forest reserves, nearing protected areas target, says Deputy Premier
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (433+ words) Awang Tengah (third left) and distinguished guests jointly officiate the event by touching the "Sustainable Earth Sphere" during the ceremony. MIRI (May 24): Sarawak has exceeded four million hectares of permanent forest reserves and is nearing its target for Totally Protected…...