KUCHING: Sri Aman Member of Parliament has expressed her full support on revamping the Sarawak civil service recruitment system that is gaining support from various stakeholders. Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie agreed with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi ‘s statement yesterday on revamping of
KUCHING: The government is improving communication infrastructure in the rural areas of Sarawak, among them in the Selangau constituency. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said through the JENDELA Phase 1 and 2 initiative, network access and internet coverage are being expanded in stages. According to Fahmi, as of the
BY LEE SHAW WEI & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Kuching branch will be holding a fundraising dinner on March 19. DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Kuching chief George Lam said the dinner themed “Change We Must, Kita Boleh” will be held at Grand Riverine Ballroom here. “The aim
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi wants the Sarawak civil service recruitment system to be based on meritocracy and racial balance. In a Facebook post, Nanta said following his suggesting that the state civil service recruit more Dayak and Chinese, he had received much
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from the Sarawak Public Service Commission (SPAN) chairman Datuk Dr Sabariah Putit at his residence, Demak Jaya on Tuesday (Mar 7). The visit was to inform Taib on the new appointment of the chairman and members
MIRI: Renowned Australian filmmaker Hollie Fifer held a workshop at Curtin University Malaysia at its recently launched film workshop series as part of its ‘Creative Hub in Borneo’ initiative. The workshop was held in conjunction with the university’s upcoming Kenyalang Film Festival from May 10 to 11. Fifer, who is
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtn Malaysia) and project management solutions provider PCSS Consultancy Sdn Bhd have renewed their two-and-a-half-year partnership in academic development, student and staff advancement, and project management-related research with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently. The signing saw Pro Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief
MIRI: A total 17 needy people from Kuching (13) and Miri (4) received financial assistance of Dana Sokongan Keluarga (BSK) from the Sarawak Syariah Judiciary Department yesterday. Meanwhile, five other recipients received the asnaf contributions during a simple handing over ceremony held at a leading hotel here. All contributions were
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) expressed cautious optimism in the federal unity government following its first 100 days of power. It’s Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said while the party is happy some matters concerning Sarawak had brought benefits it was also convinced that more could have
KUCHING: An Australian investor has expressed interest in investing in green metal manufacturing facility in Sarawak. Following this, the Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, recently met with the investor who was interested in setting up of the said facility. Awang Tengah, who is also the
