iM Sarawak brings clean water to four villages
(From left) Irwan, Abit, Nogeh and Ranum checking the water pressure at the home of a villager in Kampung Tebaro. — Photo courtesy of 1MSACA storage tank holding fresh water from a mountain source...
View ArticleBaram folk hope new CM continues rural development
MARUDI: The people of Baram accept Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s decision to retire with heavy hearts and hope his successor would continue his policy of prioritising rural...
View ArticleAnglican Church commends Taib for ‘Allah’ stand
Datuk Bolly LapokKUCHING: The Anglican Church has commended Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud for his “bold and unambiguous stand” on the ‘Allah’ controversy.Archbishop of the Anglican...
View ArticleParents reminded to nurture children’s development
Fatimah (sixth right) is seen during a photo call with the children. She is flanked by state welfare director Abang Shamsuddin Abang Seruji (right) and Petronas Sarawak region general manager Shamsur...
View ArticlePrevious Chief Ministers of Sarawak
First Chief MinisterStephen Kalong NingkanTan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan (1920-1997) was the first Chief Minister of Sarawak from 1963 to 1966.DOB: Aug 20, 1920 in Betong, Sarawak.School: St...
View ArticleAdenan, the Chosen One
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan SatemTAN SRI DATUK AMAR ADENAN HAJI SATEM will take over the reins as Chief Minister of Sarawak.No state in Malaysia has been in the limelight over the choice of its Chief...
View ArticleDAP wants calls to keep out Umno formalised
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP has called for the formalisation of an agreed understanding among the state’s Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties to keep Umno out of Sarawak.Its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said...
View ArticleAdenan to be new Chief Minister
KUCHING: Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has announced that Minister of Special Functions Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem will succeed him as Chief Minister.Taib also said during a press conference at...
View ArticleIt’s Adenan
Taib waves goodbye to the crowd before leaving the Astana Negeri. Also seen (from right) are Wong, Jabu, Masing and Morshidi. — Photo by Tan Song WeiTan Sri Adenan SatemTaib steps down on Feb 28, names...
View ArticleLet ROS do his job, says Wong’s faction
(From left) Ranum, Dr Jerip, Wong, Lee, Harden and Rayong together in a file photo.SIBU: The six SUPP assemblymen, aligned to Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, will await the decision of the Registrar of...
View ArticleGovt all out to create parity in urban/rural devt — Taib
Taib (right) hands over his resignation letter toYang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng.KUCHING: Rural development, to bring about greater equality in the progress of all...
View ArticleAdenan Satem, most eligible person to succeed Taib as chief minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who has been named successor to Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud as Sarawak chief minister, has been described as the most ideal choice as he has enormous experience in...
View ArticleSrimurniyati Cranfield PWPM’s new president
MIRI: Miri Petroleum Ladies Association (PWPM) has elected Srimurniyati Cranfield, an Indonesian with a Scottish husband, as their new president for the term 2014-2015, taking over from Anne Cunningham...
View ArticleCelebrate ‘A Momentous Valentine’ at Paddy’s
BINTULU: Paddy’s coffeehouse of New World Suites here will be offering ‘A Momentous Valentine’ promotion on the special day.The buffet dinner is from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, priced at RM128++ per...
View ArticleMystical Mirage selected to compete in Hard Rock Rising 2014
KUCHING: Local rock band, Mystical Mirage is scaling yet another height in their career, just after their recent haul of two awards in the coveted 5th Voice International Music Awards (Vima)...
View ArticleIAK lines up activities for 65th anniversary
KUCHING: Indian Association Kuching (IAK), which was established in 1949, will be celebrating its 65th anniversary this year.Its president Anthony Ramanair said in conjunction with the celebration, IAK...
View ArticleSarawak Energy Berhad Kapit staff told to sync with rising expectations
KAPIT: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) staff here has been urged to continue working hard to meet growing expectations, especially since Kapit has become known nationwide as home to several hydroelectric...
View ArticleAuto Pacifica rolls out new mid-sized Mitsubishi ASX vehicle
Auto Pacifica sales manager Joseph Yii (fourth left) with his team of sales advisors and the all-new Mitsubishi ASX at Auto Pacifica showroom in Boulevard Commercial Centre, Miri.MIRI: Auto Pacifica...
View ArticleKolej Laila Taib to hold second graduation ceremony
Kolej Laila Taib campusSIBU: Kolej Laila Taib (KLT) will hold its 2nd graduation ceremony on Feb 15 at 8.30am at Kingwood Hotel with Housing Minister and Minister of Tourism Datuk Amar Abang Abdul...
View ArticleBe IT savvy to touch base with students, teachers advised
(From third left) Tan, Sie Tong, Lee, Choon Seng and other invited guests tossing the `Yee Sang’ at the gathering.MIRI: Teachers ought to be information technology (IT) savvy in order to communicate...
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