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Premier: PBB to encourage youth candidates to lead (Video)
KUCHING (April 19): Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will continue to create room for youth candidates to lead as part of efforts to ensure continuity of leadership and sustainable state development, said its president, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that the move to present youth candidates is in line with [...] T
Follow Sabah, give DAP ‘eggs’: Dr Sim urges Sarawak to deny giving DAP any seats in next state election
KUCHING (April 19): Sarawak needs to follow Sabah in denying the Democratic Action Party (DAP) any seats in the next state election, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president, said Sarawak should continue to chart its own course without being swayed by [...] The post Foll
Abang Johari to consult chambers of commerce on business support measures
KUCHING (April 19): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he will look into ways to help the business community during this challenging time. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman said he would deliberate on the matter with various business representatives. “I will discuss with chambers of commerce on how to help [...]
Massive Sandakan fire leaves 9,007 homeless
SANDAKAN (April 19): A total of 9,007 residents were affected after about 1,000 stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Bahagia here early today. District police chief ACP George Abd Rakman (rpt: Rakman) said police received a report on the incident at 1.30 am, before the area was declared a disaster zone at [...] The post Massive San
Abang Johari: Sarawak must embrace technology to stay ahead
KUCHING (April 19): Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue its initiatives to transform the state’s economy, driving Sarawakians to embrace technology as the way forward, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The GPS chairman cited the Harvard Business Review 2025-2037 as stating that Sarawakians must make full use of
Abang Johari: Sarawakians must embrace technology to stay ahead
KUCHING (April 19): Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue its initiatives to transform the state’s economy, driving Sarawakians to embrace technology as the way forward, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The GPS chairman cited the Harvard Business Review 2025-2037 as stating that Sarawakians must make full use of
Tiong highlights grassroots concerns on KMKK appointments, calls for urgent infrastructure solutions
KUCHING (April 19): Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Dato Sri Tiong King Sing has emphasised the spirit of cooperation within Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as he acknowledged grassroots concerns over the selection of community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) in PDP areas. Speaking at the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Convention at
Unity key to GPS dominance, says Sikie
KUCHING (April 19): Party components of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have been urged to close ranks and consolidate electoral support ahead of the upcoming state election to preserve the state’s unity and political stability under the coalition. According to Parti Rakyat Sarawak president Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai, unity is crucial to ensuring