Lai Soon: It is our responsibility to protect and preserve our fragile environment

New Year's message by Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon

The year 2017 seems to be rather disappointing to many due to poor global economy , and political tension and violence caused by conflict of ideological beliefs and religious intolerance in some parts of the world.

Don't vote on personalities, but on policies, practices and partnerships that will make Sarawak stronger in GE14

By Peter John Jaban,

2018 is coming fast and it will be an election year.  Already sides are being drawn and as with all elections, there will be winners and losers. 

Prove that you objected to the Territorial Sea Act when it was tabled in parliament, Lina tells Chong Chieng Jen

KUCHING, December 24, 2917 - State Reform Party (STAR) president Lina Soo said that the DAP did not raise any objection or take part in the debate when the Territorial Sea Act 2012 was tabled and later passed in Parliament, contrary to claims by Bandar Kuching member of parliament Chong Chieng Jen.

Thanks to SEB, Unimas - now Murum Penan handicrafts come with new designs for expanded market

KUCHING, December 11, 2017 -  The fine workmanship of the Murum Penan handicraft will find an expanded market with new and contemporary designs.

To be first in the country, Kuching City to roll out hydrogen-powered buses in July next year

MALACCA, December 11, 2017 -  Kuching would be the first city in the country to have hydrogen-powered buses with the arrival of three from China in July next year as part of the hydrogen research and development programme undertaken by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB).

Sarawak Energy launches network to empower women employees in corporate, management roles

KUCHING, December 7, 2017 - Sarawak Energy Leading Women Network (SELWN) was launched  by the Group Chief Executive Officer Sharbini Suhaili during the company’s recent annual leadership conference here.

Upset villagers want authorities to take action against overloaded lorries along Bukit Punda-Simunjan Road

SIMUNJAN, December 7, 2017 - Motorists travelling along Bukit Punda-Simunjan Road have been suffering in silence because of the conditions of the road.

What's next for the Dayak landowners after they lost their NCR land cases in the Federal Court?

PANTU, December 7, 2017  - About 200 Dayak landowners and community leaders attended a gathering here last week to discuss what actions to take next following the Federal Court's  judgments on some of the high-profile native customary rights land cases this year.

Bed-ridden Dayak couple denied financial aid by welfare department?

By Edward Andrew Luwak

Both Paral anak Atup, 70 and his wife Nyudam anak Ndot, 68 of Kampung Tepoi in Tebedu District, Serian Division are old, sick and bed ridden.  

NCR land gathering at Kampung Tekuyong, Pantu: All NGOs and interested individuals are invited

PANTU, November 28, 2017 - Tuai Rumah  Masa Anak Nangkai is inviting community leaders, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), political parties, agencies and indigenous communities especially the Dayaks to attend a gathering at Kampung Tekuyong, Pantu on December 3, 2017, beginning from 9.00am.

Zahid Hamidi, Pandikar Amin not the right persons to ask other politicians not to politicise MA63

KUCHING, November 28, 2017 -  Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDS Baru) slammed Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) issue.

Zahid Hamidi's endorsement of Pandikar’s “skewed” interpretation of MA63 speaks volumes of BN intention.

BY Dr Kelvin Yii

I strongly question Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari and the State government's decision in wanting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to head a federal task force to negotiate matters relating to the state’s special rights and constitutional safeguards, especially in view of his endorsement and support for Parliamentary Speaker Pandikar Amin's ‘skewed’ interpretation of the Malaysian Agreement 1963.

Efforts to obstruct contractor to site may delay completion of SEB's RM10.5 million Miri substation

MIRI, November 28, 2017  -  The RM10.5 million Miri Town 33kV Indoor Substation, which will reinforce electricity supply for the city’s central business district, is scheduled for completion in August next year.

Uggah's ministerial motion on Malaysia Agreement, Sarawak's rights and interests

Government motion on Malaysia Agreement 1963 and Sarawak's rights and interests tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah 

Indigenous Penan celebrating their 15-year long community mapping efforts

BARAM, November 27, 2017 -  Over the weekend, the indigenous Penan community  celebrated the completion of their 15-year long community mapping effort.

DNI adakan kursus pengenalian peralatan GPS bulan depan

Oleh Rapelson Richard Hamit

KUCHING: Dayak Nation Institute (DANI) akan mengadakan Kursus Asas Tanah Hak Adat (NCR) dan Asas Pengendalian Peralatan GPS (GPSMap 62s) untuk pemetaan komuniti sempena cuti sekolah pada 4 Disember 2017 sehingga 9 Disember 2017.

Economic issues making Malaysians stressful, says research group

BANGI, November 25, 2017 -  Economic issues, comprising worries over rising cost of living, economic hardship, jobs and other related matters, remained the top most concern voiced by 72% of voters across the country.

PBDSB concurs with STAR that MA63 should not be debated in parliament

By Bobby William

Parti Bansa DAYAK Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) agrees with State Reform Party Sarawak (STAR) president Lina Soo that all the talk about debating Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is merely for cheap political mileage since the election is quite near. The government should had just imposed and implemented, not debate MA63 instead.

Abang Jo's winding up speech: He talks about Malaysia Ageement, Sarawak's rights and interests, Petros, DBoS and LRT

Winding Up Speech by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi  Abang Johari Openg at State Assembly sitting on November 17, 2017.

6.            I am happy once again to speak to all the Honourable Members of this August House in my capacity as Chief Minister. As you know, I feel this as a great honour and a big responsibility as Chief Minister and I intend to take this job seriously and serve the people by ensuring greater prosperity in our home land Sarawak in the coming few years.

My statment that PKR supported hudud was based on what was beimg reported in the media

By Cobbold John

My statement, accusing PKR national president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail of supporting hudud law, was not misleading as refuted by PKR Sarawak chairman Baru Bian.

Parti Dayak president making misleading remarks for political mileage

By Baru Bian

I refer to the article on page 11 of today’s Borneo Post, which quotes Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru's president John Cobbold as saying that PKR President Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail had expressed support for the implementation of hudud, which indirectly showed PH’s support for the Islamic state concept.

Sibu Declaration: Community leaders, elders from Sibu, Mukah, Selangau, Sarikei and Betong making their stand on NCR land

SIBU DECLARATION

We, Sea Dayak Iban Community Leaders, Elders And Members from the Sibu, Mukah, Selangau, Sarikei and Betong Division Do Hereby Declare And Affirm as follows:

Parti Dayak nuduh perintah Sarawak nadai nuju, ngembuan ulah paranoid

KUCHING, 17 Oktober 2017 -Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) nuduh Kepala Menteri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg enggau Kabinet Nengeri Sarawak ngembuan ulah paranoid.

Abang Jo is less vocal than Adenan Satem in reclaiming Sarawak's rights from Putrajaya

By Abdul Aziz Isa

I found it utterly selfish and ridiculous for Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg to call on Sarawakians to rally behind him despite knowing that he had yet to prove anything to the public.

Temenggong Wilfred Panyau can't speak for other former soldiers

By Baru Bian

I am amused that the group of community leaders should feel compelled to defend Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Masing’s miscalculation in sending 160 of them in a military plane to Putrajaya to pledge support for the PM.

CM wants University College of Technology Sibu to set up Wood Technology Centre of Excellence

Speech by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on his acceptance of the honorary doctorate award conferred by University College of Technology Sibu on October 7, 2017

1.            I would like to say thank you to UCTS for conferring me with the Honorary Doctorate Award. It is indeed an honour for me to be here today with all of you, especially the graduates on this special occasion.

Sarawak Energy shows its commitment towards sustainable development goals at the United Nations forum

KUCHING, October 5, 2017 -  Sarawak Energy  Berhad's commitment towards achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was shown at the recent 72nd United Nations (UN) General Assembly Week and the UN Private Sector Forum 2017 in New York.

Give Masing a free hand to decide on PRS election candidates, Salang tells party members

PAKAN, October 5, 2017 - Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) secretary general Datuk Joseph Salang today advised members to let party president Tan Sri Dr James Masing to pick its candidates for the coming general election.

Abang Johari tells his London audience of Sarawak's push towards digital economy

LONDON, September 5, 2017 - Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg  today gave a special address at the Commonwealth Diplomats Induction Programme that was held at the Malborough House in the British capital  upon the invitation of the  Commonwealth Secretariat.

SUPP should not shift blame on "one man" for its failures to protect Sarawak's interests

By Dr Kelvin Yii

SUPP is either purposefully trying to mislead the public, or they themselves do not know the procedures and practices of the Parliament in Malaysia. Besides that, all they can do is try shift the blame to 'one man' for their own failures to protect the interest of Sarawak in the first place.

When Dr Mahathir was the PM, Sarawak leaders didnt talk about lack of development

By Abdul Aziz Isa

I found it utterly laughable to read comments made by several Sarawak BN leaders who blamed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on the lack of development in Sarawak during his 22 years of administration.

Masing's claim of payback time for these grassroots leaders for fighting the communists is plain absurd

By Baru Bian

The latest statement by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing justifying the use of the military plane to bring the village chiefs to Putrajaya is turning this sorry saga into a comedy show.

PM Najib lacking the courage to stand up against religious extremists

By Baru Bian

I wish to add my voice to the rational voices of Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim, Dennis Ignatius and the Rev Justin Wan in response to several disturbing incidents or events in West Malaysia recently.

Dr Mahathir has contributed little to Sarawak's development, alleges Tiong King Sing

BINTULU, September 29, 2017 – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad should put on record how much allocation did he approve annually for Sabah and Sarawak while he was in power for 22 years.

Trip to putrajaya by grassroots leaders: Is there more to it than just to meet Najib and Zahid Hamidi?

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, September 28, 2017 - Netizens are baffled at the trip to Putrajaya by about 150  community leaders and Barisan Nasional supporters from Kapit, Kanowit and Ulu Rajang parliamentary constituencies.

Why didn't James Masing raise issues when Mahathir was the prime minister?

By Vernon Kedit

I refer to the statement by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing published in today’s Borneo Post under the heading "When Tun Mahathir had the power, he didn’t want to review MA63".

More Dayaks to join PBDS Baru? They include TERAS members and former members of defunct PBDS

KUCHING, September 27, 2017 - Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS Baru) is expecting more Dayaks to join the party in the feasible future.

Dr Mahathir did not erode Sarawak's rights when he was the prime minister

By Vernon Kedit

I refer to the statement by  Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah in today’s Borneo Post (September, 23. 2017) where he said, “Most of Sarawak’s rights enshrined under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) were taken away when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the prime minister.”

Mahathir's visit to Sarawak will have some effects on the fence-sitters, says CCJ

KUCHING, September 21, 2017 - Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's visit to Sarawak this weekend will have some effects among the fence-sitters and former supporters of the Barisan Nasional, PH Sarawak chief Chong Chieng Jen claimed today.

Nancy membuat tinjauan ke atas project Dataran Kejat di Simunjan

SIMUNJAN, 20 September 2017 - Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri membuat tinjauan ke atas projek Dataran Kejat dan Taman Botani di Padang Bolasepak, Jalan Sabun, disini petang semalam.

Tan Kai's comment against Stampin YB Julian Tan is just a publicity stunt

By Bernard Chin

SUPP has said it again. The recent statement from Tan Kai proves two points: He does not understand his party’s role in the ruling government and, secondly,  he thinks that the general public are ignorant with SUPP’s publicity stunts. 

Opening of RM100m Murum junction substation marks a milestone to provide 24-hour electricity supply in rural areas

BINTULU, September 18, 2017 -   Sarawak Energy Berhad’s 275kV Murum junction substation was declared open today, marking  a significant milestone in the state’s continued efforts to provide a reliable 24-hour power supply in rural areas.

The RM100 million 275kV Murum junction substation which was officially opened by Minister for Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundie Utom

The transmission substation, built at a cost of RM100million, integrates bulk power generated from the 2,400MW Bakun and 944MW Murum Hydroelectric Plants.

From the substation, power is supplied to villages through rural substations as well as into the state grid via the Similajau transmission substation.

The extra-high voltage transmission substation was declared open by Minister for Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundie Utom, who in his speech, said the Murum substation is a game changer for rural development in Sarawak.

“With the extra high voltage Murum substation located in the rural area, we are able to grid-connect rural towns, villages and longhouses in the vicinity. 

The Bakun Resettlement Scheme at Sungei Asap and Sungei Koyan is already receiving supply from the substation, replacing its diesel-powered station.

Belaga town and longhouses along the way will be connected to this substation, and eventually the Belaga diesel power plant will also be decommissioned.

This line will subsequently be extended to Punan Bah and will supply longhouses along the way.

The Murum substation will be utilising covered-conductors to connect to Belaga town by the end of next year, as part of the state’s effort to constantly explore ways to improve on the performance of the distribution system in the rural areas.

The installation of these insulated lines will be undertaken and fully financed by Sarawak Energy at a cost of around RM40mil.

Among those present at the opening of the substation were  Assistant Minister for Rural Electricity Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Assistant Minister for Water Supply Datuk Liwan Lagang, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Utilities Datuk Alice Jawan, SEB ’s Group Chief Executive Officer Sharbini Suhaili, Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong and Murum State Assemblyman Kennedy Chupkai Ugon.

PM Najib was making a shocking statement at the Chinese community

By Dr Kelvin Yii

I am appalled and shocked by a recent statement by Prime Minister Najib Razak at the Malaysian Chinese Patriotic Rally at Putra World Trade Centre claiming that the Chinese community would be targeted should Malaysia ever descend into chaos.

I believe the people of Sarawak, Sabah do not want to be taken for granted: Abang Johari

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg's speech at the Malaysia Day celebration in Sibu on September 16, 2017

PENGIKTIRAFAN 16 SEPTEMBER

8.            Terima kasih kepada saudara dan saudari sekalian yang telah meluangkan masa untuk bersama-sama meraikan 16 September sebagai hari yang penting kepada Negara, khususnya kepada rakyat Sarawak dan Sabah.

Enforcement team seizes 336 logs, lorry and tractor in raid on illegal logging

KANOWIT, September 16, 2017  – A joint enforcement team seized, a lorry laden with logs, a tractor and 336 logs at Ulu Sungai Tuah, near here yesterday, following a public tip-off.

Nancy puas hati dengan perkembangan pembinaan projek Rancangan Memulihkan Koridor Sungai Batang Sadong

SIMUNJAN, 16 September - Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri membuat tinjauan ke atas projek Rancangan Memulihkan Koridor Sungai (RMKS) Batang Sadong di Pekan Simunjan pada petang semalam.

State leaders must continue pursuing what are due to Sarawakians

By Baru Bian

When I was a schoolboy, 16 September was celebrated on a large scale in Ba’ Kelalan but for some reason, it was called Hari IbuBapa. However, the celebrations stopped in the 70’s until we restarted them in 2012. 

Sarawak tiada tempat untuk pelarian Rohinggya, kata ketua Pemuda PBDS

LUNDU, September 12, 2017 - Kenyataan Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohammed terus menerima bantahan daripada pelbagai pihak.

Looking forward to further strengthening Malaysia-USA ties

By Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak

The world today faces turbulence on many fronts. From Harvey and Irma here in the United States, to the threats of nuclear proliferation, radicalisation and new and ever-more barbarous acts of terrorism around the globe, nations need firm partners and friends.

PBDS Youth: Yayasan Sarawak's board of trustees should not be dominated by one race

KUCHING, September 9, 2017 - PBDS Baru Youth is questioning the racial composition in the  Board of  Trustees of Yayasan Sarawak.

Seven youths prepare themselves for jobs to be created by Baleh dam construction

KUCHING, September 7, 2017 -  Seven youngsters from  Baleh and Kapit have begun their 28-month diploma course under the Sarawak Energy Berhad’s special capacity-building programme for  employment and economic opportunities created by the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP).

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED TO PRIORITISE SARAWAK'S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

By Dr Kelvin Yii

I am appalled by the recent statement made by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Masing which attempted to justify Barisan Nasional Federal Government’s continuous neglect and side-lining of our State’s educational interest which has affected the quality of education especially in the rural schools over all these years.

Publisher Johnny Chuat is PBDSB's choice for Lubok Antu in coming general election

KUCHING, September 3, 2017 - Businessman and publisher Johnny Chuat is the choice of Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) for the Lubok Antu seat in the coming general election, party president  Cobbold John announced today.

Sarawak CM should not take the Dayak for granted, but to be fair and just to them

Joint statement by Abdul Aziz Isa and Sanjan Daik

It was wrong for the Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg to issue a statement warning the public over the appointment of Board of Directors (BoD) of the newly formed Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros).

Cobbold: Penemu KM Sarawak enda betul, nyempelah

SIBU, September 3, 2017 - Presiden Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDB) Cobbold John dalam surat penerang iya madah Kepala Menteri Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg ngembuan penemu ti nyempelah.

What has happened to the Dayak Chair of Unimas, asks PBDSB

 By Simon Peter

KUCHING, September 2, 2017: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) is questioning what has happened to the Dayak Chair of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas).

Padawan Municipal Council breaks promise made to Kampung Bumbok hawkers

By Abdul Aziz Isa

Nearly 25 Bidayuh hawkers along the roadsides at Kampung Bumbok, Jalan Batu Kitang, have requested the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and its Chairman Lo Khere Chiang, who is also Batu Kitang representative, to withdraw the eviction notice ordering them to vacate their stalls.

Abang Johari: Malaysia not an obstacle for Sarawak to chart own destiny

Extracts of an address by Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg at the state-level National Day  celebration in Bintulu on August 31, 2017

HARI KEBANGSAAN NOT HARI KEMERDEKAAN

Salam Ibu Pertiwiku dan Salam Negaraku 1Malaysia

Saudara dan saudari sekalian mungkin bertanya apakah “Salam Ibu Pertiwiku”. Ia adalah jenama Sarawak sendiri yang bermaksud salam “Tanah Tumpah Darahku”.  Or greetings of our “Motherland”. It is our own brand.

Sarawak Forestry makes its biggest log seizure at Ulu Sg Kelawit, Tatau

BINTULU, August 30, 2017 - Sarawak  Forestry Corporation's enforcement division believed that it has crippled an illegal logging operation when it made the biggest log seizure at Ulu Sungai Kelawit, near Tatau yesterday.

Piles of logs seized from the scene

Following a tip-off, the enforcement personnel seized 3,500 logs of various sizes and 14 heavy machineries consisting of 10 excavators, two tractors, a shovel  and  dump truck.

The personnel also detained two persons at the scene.

"The seizure of logs is the biggest we ever made from a single operation," a spokesman from SFC said in a statement today.

“Our enforcement team at Bintulu regional office with the assistance of a one-stop compliance centre (OSCC) Teluk Batu, Tatau went into action soon after receiving information about suspicious logging activities at the location and discovered 10 piles of logs," the spokesman said.

 

Some of the heavy machineries seized from the scene of illegal logging operation

He said the location of the seizure is within a timber licensed area, but the SFC personnel, however, established that the logging operation has not been sanctioned either by the SFC or the Forest Department.

"Therefore, it is illegal," he explained.

A report on the raid had been lodged at the Tatau Police Station.

The case had been handed over to the Forest Department for further investigation and disposal.

After the London trip, Sarawak government should talk to federal government to get full autonomy, says S4S leader

KUCHING, August 11, 2017 - Sarawak  For Sarawakians (S4S) applauds the recent fact-finding mission to London but now urges the State Government to put the information to good use in its negotiations with the Federal Government in its fight to achieve full recognition of the State’s rights and autonomy under the Malaysia Agreement 1963. 

Removal of s 88A from Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Bill a slap on the face of non-Muslims

By Baru Bian

The sudden removal of s 88A of the bill to amend the Law Reform (Marriage & Divorce) Act, which had been scheduled to be read a second time, is another slap in the face for people of non-Muslim faiths.

Sarawak's oil and gas company officially formed, professionals appointed to be board members

KUCHING, August 7, 2017: The Sarawak wholly-owned oil and gas company, Petroliam Sarawak (Petros) has been officially formed.

MPs must be prepared for possibility of ambush in wee hours of morning to pass Hadi's Bill

By Baru Bian

RUU355 (or amendments to Shariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965)  issue has resurfaced this Parliamentary sitting, appearing on the list of the Parliament Order paper.

Ba'Kelalan rep: Government must conduct proper and thorough studies first before going ahead with Trusan dam construction

KUCHING, July 27, 2017 - In the event that the Trusan dam is implemented,  the government must ensure that proper and thorough surveys are carried out, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) statements, after full consultation with the affected communities.

Abang Johari says would like Sarawak to be Innovation Lab for South-east Asia region

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 26, 2017 - Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said today that he would like Sarawak to be an “innovation lab” in South-east Asia region that will explore and come up with new ideas and develop new ways of doing things.

Najib lashes out at Pakatan Harapan likening its structure like a bit for old age returning political pensioners

The full text of the  Prime Minister’s speech Keynote address  by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Invest Malaysia 2017 at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

1.       Seven years ago, in 2010, I introduced our New Economic Model – right here, at Invest Malaysia. This model was designed to transform Malaysia into a high income nation, and our country into a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable society, with no one left behind, opportunity made available for all, and the right fundamentals put in place to secure a stable and successful future.

PM Najib highlights transformation achievements, attacks sabotage

This morning, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak delivered the keynote address at Invest Malaysia 2017.

Speaking to an audience of investors and business figures from around the world, the Prime Minister noted that he had first introduced Malaysia’s ‘New Economic Model’ at the same forum seven years ago, and highlighted the significant progress that has been made towards meeting its objectives: 

 transforming Malaysia into a high income nation; and a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable society with no one left behind; opportunity made available for all; and the right fundamentals put in place to secure a stable and successful future.

Sarawak CM leading state delegation for a week-long study visit to Victoria, Tasmania

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 25, 2017 - Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg arrived early here this morning  to lead a state delegation for a weeklong study visit to the State of Victoria and Tasmania.

Is SUPP trying to promote politics into schools?

By Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen

I would like to question SUPP president Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian and the party whether they are trying to bring in politics and silently promoting their political party into different schools here in Sarawak.

How about vaccinating cats and other animals, not just dogs!

By Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen

I was informed that there are about 1500 vaccines available for the public today at 7th mile, and it is reserved for dogs only.

Three Julau primary schools showed improvement in UPSR results after attending education workshop

JULAU, July 24, 2017 – Students from SK Nanga Dayu, SK Nanga Kara and SK Nanga Kota participated in a three-day UPSR Workshop organised by iM Sarawak, part of a three-year school improvement project.

Penan artisans, Kenyah musicians made their debut at Rainforest Music Festival

KUCHING, July 22, 2017 - Two of Sarawak Energy Berhad’s indigenous community partnerships focusing on the preservation of cultural identity and native traditions involving the Murum Penans and the Kenyahs of Telang Usan debuted at the iconic Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2017.

Sarawak remains committed to Malaysia, but wants rights back from Putrajaya

Text of speech of Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Abang Openg when addressing Sarawak Day at the Kuching Waterfront on July 22, 2017.

1.            Address to Tuan Yang Terutama

Tuan Yang Terutama, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud Yang Amat Berbahagia, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib,

Thank you, Swinburne University for gifting the storehouse to Cheshire Home

 By Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon

Some years ago I proposed setting up a full-fledged university in Sarawak at the presentation of the Ang Lai Soon Press Awards organized by the First Division Journalists Association.

Peter John: Let's wear red on Sarawak Day to show our solidarity with the government

 By Simon Peter

KUCHING, July 20, 2017 - Sarawak For Sarawakians (S4S) movement has called on Sarawakians to wear red on Sarawak Day on July 22 as a sign of solidarity with the state government.

Sarawak Energy awarded Bronze medal for its Annual Report at Australasian Reporting Awards

KUCHING, July 19, 2017 -  Sarawak Energy Berhad's Annual Report 2015 received Bronze at the Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA) held in Melbourne recently.

Promises made in MA63 must be fully adhered to before Malaysia can be said to be truly formed,says Peter Jaban

KUCHING, July 19, 2017:  Malaysia can be said to have been truly formed only if the terms and conditions of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) have been fully adhered to by the federal government, Sarawak For Sarawakians (S4S) leader Peter John Jaban said today.

Most Malaysians committed suicide due to depression, reveals an expert

By Adele James

KUCHING, July 19, 2017  - About 2,000 Malaysians committed suicide each year, mainly due to depression,  according to Professor T. Maniam, a Malaysian representative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), today.

Lina Soo: We must rely on ourselves to restore our rights back, can't depend on Malayan parties

 By Adele James

KUCHING, July 18, 2017 - Rights advocate Lina Soo said that Sarawakians cannot rely on Malayan opposition parties for support in demanding for the restoration of the state's rights which have been eroded over the years.

After Nancy's call for Barisan to win big,Kelvin says it makes no sense to strengthen UMNO-BN for Sarawak

By Kelvin Yii

Barisan Nasional Sarawak has a skewed logic that the people of Sarawak should strengthen BN in Putrajaya so that we can somehow better stand up to Putrajaya.

Bill to establish Sarawak Multimedia Authority to be tabled at coming Budget session, says CM

 By Simon Peter

KUCHING, July 17, 2017 - A Bill to formalise the establishment of a Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will be tabled at the Budget session of the state assembly in November, Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg said today.

PRS: Conduct perimeter survey around blocks of longhouses to expedite the survey process on NCR land

By Adele James

KUCHING, July 16, 2017 - Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) said it wants perimeter survey on native customary rights (NCR) lands to be conducted around blocks of longhouses instead of from longhouse to longhouse as is the practice, its president Tan Sri Dr James Masing said today.

PBDSB: We hope legal team's mission to London will dig out reasons why Sarawak agreed to form Malaysia

KUCHING, July 15, 2017 - Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDS) has expressed the hope that the legal team's mission to London will dig out the reasons why Sarawak agreed to form the Federation of Malaysia with Malaya, Sabah and Singapore in 1963.

Cut allowances of ministers, not allowances of trainee teachers, says Abdul Aziz Isa

By Abdul Aziz Isa

I would like to express my deepest frustration at the latest news that was reported by The Star Online.

The online portal news quoted Education Deputy Minister Datuk Chong Sin Won as saying that his ministry will stop giving allowances for teachers undergoing training.

Bario students taught to be reporters under 1M Sarawak junior journalists programme

BARIO, July 14, 2017-  The school-going children of Bario are, like all children, curious and hungry for knowledge.

Uggah should expedite amendments to land code before more Dayaks losing their customary rights land

By Nicholas Bawin

This week, the indigenous people of Sarawak have lost at least seven cases in the Court of Appeal on the issue of their native customary rights to land based on the concept of pemakai menoa and pulau galau.

Ba'kelalan rep applauds Samling's proposal to upgrade Long Luping - Ba'kelalan road

KUCHING, July 12, 2017 - Ba'Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian has applauded a proposal by Samling Group of Companies to upgrade the 80km stretch of the Long Luping – Ba’ Kelalan road to a standard R1 category road.

Samling has agreed to undertake maintenance work on the 80km Long Luping-Ba'Kelalan road, says Masing

KUCHING, July 11, 2017: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing said that Samling Group of Companies has agreed to do maintenance work on a potholes-filled 80km Long Luping-Ba'Kelalan road into a gravel road at a cost of RM36 million.

Re-instate Section 5 (2) (f) of the Land Code to give force of law to claims over pemakai menoa, pulau galau, urges PBDSB Youth

KUCHING, July 7, 2017 - The state government has been urged to reinstate  Section 5 (2) (f) of the Sarawak Land Code Chapter 81 to solve the complications over pemakai menoa and pulau galau faced by the natives in establishing their Native Customary Rights (NCR) claims.

Sesco gets RM334,040.24 from Sibu-based company for meter tampering

KUCHING, July 5, 2017: The Sibu Sessions Court has ordered a soft drinks and water company to pay Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco) a total sum of RM334,040.24 for meter tampering.

Our Sarawak YBs are to blame for erosion of our rights to federal government, says rights activist

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, July 5, 2017: Lack of knowledge on the Malaysia Agreement, Malaysia Act, Inter-Governmental Committee Report and Cobbold Commission Report by Sarawak's past members of parliament and state legislation is the main reason why the state's rights have been eroded and surrendered to the federal government, rights activist Lina Soo said today.

No right for James Masing to deny the Baram people of the road, says PBDSB president

KUCHING, June 30, 2017 - Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) has slammed Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing for denying the people of Baram a road to Ulu Baram just because they opposed  the construction of the Baram dam.

Sarawak Energy invests about RM1b to improve power reliability and stability in Miri, outskirts

MIRI, June 30, 2017 - Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has invested about RM1b on equipments and other infrastructures to improve the reliability and stability of power supply here and its surrounding areas since 2014, its group chief executive officer Sharbini Suhali said today.

Raghad entertains visitors with Tanya Sama Hati at CM Hari Raya open house

KUCHING, June 26, 2017 - Toh Puan Raghad Al-Kurdi, wife of Head of State Tun  Abdul Taib Mahmud, was a class of her own when she came to the stage to sing an old Malay number by the late P. Ramlee at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching today.

Chong Chieng Jen's call to convene an emergency meeting of the State Assemby is nothing, says CM

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, June 26, 2017: Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg has dismissed as nothing a call for him to convene an emergency meeting of the State Assembly to address what an opposition member had claimed a crisis had cropped up after the court's decision to reinstate Dr Ting Tiong Choon as the Pujut State Assemblyman.

Dialogue on NCR land moves to TR Berendam anak Seliang longhouse on July 8

KUCHING, June 24, 2017 - Following the success of a forum on NCR land held in March, Dayak National Institute (DANI) and  Dayak Dudong Association (PDD) are planning to hold a dialogue with landowners at the longhouse of headman Berendam anak Seliang in Durin Kiba, near Sibu, next month.

Sarawak Energy extends relief assistance to Uma Badeng fire victims

BINTULU, June 22, 2017 -  Sarawak Energy  Berhad (SEB) joined other concerned agencies extending its immediate relief assistance to 100 villagers of Uma Badeng in Sungai Koyan Bakun Resettlement Scheme, in Belaga, following a fire that razed their longhouse two days ago.

Bill to define pemakai menoa and pulau galau likely to be tabled in November, says Uggah

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, June 22, 2017 - A Bill to define pemakai menoa (territorial domain) and communal forest reserves (pulau galau) as native customary rights land in the Sarawak Land Code is expected to be tabled in the November session of the Sarawak state assembly.

Can we trust Mahathir Mohamad to be PM again? Don't bet on it

By Simon Peter

I am very much confused with the antics of leaders from PKR and DAP associating themselves with Mahathir Mohamad and his party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, just because they want to dislodge Prime Minister Najib Razak and Umno-led BN government from power in the federal government.

Dayak NGOs ask state government to put on hold all pending NCR land cases before the court

KUCHING, June 18, 2017 - A coalition of nine Dayak non-governmental organisations (NGOs)  has asked the state government to issue directive to the  Attorney-General to put on hold all native customary rights (NCR) land cases pending before the court while waiting for the Sarawak Land Code to be amended.

Are there really no evidences against three accused in murdering Bill Kayong? Read the full judgment

Public Prosecutor vs

1. Mohamad Fitri Pauzi .. 1st Accused

2. Lie Chang Loon ..2nd Accused 

3. Chin Wui Chung ..3rd Accused

4. Lee Chee Kiang alias Datuk Stephen Lee Chee Kiang .. 4th Accused

PKR Miri branch secretary Bill Kayong was shot dead on June 21, 2016, but three of four accused were discharged and acquitted by the High Court without their defence being called.

JUDGMENT

Introduction.

 On 21st June 2016, one Bill anak Kayong was shot dead at a traffic light intersection in Miri. Four accused persons were charged in separate cases in connection with the killing. At the outset of the trial, the prosecution successfully applied for a joint trial for all the four cases. 

Set up special talent taskforce to identity needs of State, then talents, Abang Jo urged

 By PK Leong

KUCHING, June 15, 2017 - Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg should establish a special “talent” taskforce to first identify the needs of the State, and then identifying the talents to meet the need.

Don't fall prey to scam offering "fastest internet connection" wifi machines, urges Chong Chieng Jen's special assistant

 By PK Leong

KUCHING, June 14, 2017: Co-chair of Pakatan Harapan Sarawak Youth Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the public to be on alert of the growing cases of scams in the State as well as not to fall prey to financial schemes promising unrealistically high returns in a short period of time.

After a life was lost, JKR sealed the pothole at Km9 Lawas-Damit road

Letter to administrator

At around 8am on Friday 9 June 2017, an accident involving two motorcycles around 9 km from Lawas town on the Lawas-Damit road claimed the life of one young man, Seddie Sigar Surang.

Sarawak government to set up oil and gas company

By Simon Peter

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10, 2017- State government will set up an oil and gas company that will work alongside Petronas in the oil and gas exploration within Sarawak's territorial waters, Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg said this evening.

Clare Rewcastle-Brown is the mother of fake news, says former editor

KUCHING, June  10, 2017: Former editor Lester Melanyi has accused Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown of colluding with Malaysian opposition politicians of trying bring down Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak by spreading fake news.

Another accolade for Sarawak Energy for helping to improve the livelihood of the Penans affected by the Murum dam

KUCHING, June 9, 2017 - State-owned power supplier Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) continues to receive an international award for its investment initiatives in improving the livelihood of the communities affected by the Murum hydroelectric plant.

SEB loses hundreds of thousands of ringgit to thieves over last two months

KUCHING, June 4, 2017: Rampant copper theft cases  in northern Sarawak are costing Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) hundreds of thousands of ringgit over the last two months.

Strong winds, skidded vehicle blamed for power outages in Kuala Baram and Pulau Bruit yesterday

KUCHING, June 3, 2017 : Strong winds in Kuala Baram and a vehicle felling a power pole in Pulau Bruit have been blamed for the power outages in the two areas yesterday.

After politics, Nansian goes into culture and eco-tourism

By  Mary Madeline

KUCHING: From an active politics, Datuk Peter Nansian has ventured into something that is close to his heart -  social activities.

 Datuk Peter Nansian showing a booklet about the Borneo Tribal Village.

TERAS is not dead, but alive and kicking, asserts its acting president

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, May 31, 2017 -  Barisan Nasional-friendly party, Parti Tenaga Rakyat Sarawak (TERAS) is not dead, but alive and kicking, asserted its acting president Datuk Peter Nansian today.

Chief Minister's Gawai Dayak message - It is time to forget differences

1.            Sempena dengan Perayaan Gawai Dayak tahun ini, bagi pihak saya sendiri dan keluarga, saya mengucapkan salam sejahtera dan selamat menyambut Hari Gawai kepada semua Anak Sarawak keturunan Dayak tidak kira di mana saudara dan saudari berada.

Cobbold John announced as PBDSB candidate for Sri Aman

KUCHING, May 29, 2017 - Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) president President Cobbold John Lusoi has been named at its candidate for Sri Aman in the next general election.

A 17-foot monster crocodile caught at Sungai Suai, Niah

MIRI, May 21, 2017 - A 17-foot long monster crocodile was captured by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation's Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) at Sungai Suai, Niah, after it took a bait yesterday.

 A huge crocodile, which was caught at Sungai Suai, Niah, has been transferred to Benaya Crocodile Farm

Parti Dayak slams PTPTN for demanding loan repayment too soon from borrowers

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, May 14, 2017 - Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) has slammed Perbadan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) for lack of sensitivity when demanding loan repayments from students who have yet to complete their studies or former students are still looking for jobs.

PBDSB president Cobbold John, with Raphelson Richard Hamit (left) and Bobby William, at a press conference.

PBDS chooses Dayak activist Mengga Mikui for Selangau in general election

BY Simon Peter

KUCHING, May 9, 2017 - Former president of Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) and Dayak National Congress (DNC) has been picked as a potential candidate by Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) to contest in Selangau in the coming parliamentary election.

Mengga Mikui picked as potential candidate for Selangau by PBDS

PBB to hold special convention to honour Taib, Tok Nan and Jabu for their contributions to party and state

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, April 27, 2017 - PBB will hold  a special convention on May 6 to thank its three past leaders for their struggle for the party and the state, Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg announced today.

Chief Minister and PBB president Abang Johari Openg browsing through a party organ which publishes feature articles and interviews on the three past party leaders. Seen at left is Deputy Chief Minister and acting PBB deputy president Douglas Uggah and at right, PBB secretary general Dr Stephen Rundie Itom.

Chee How, Lina Soo and David Teng to speak at Sarawak Rights forum on April 23.

KUCHING, April 20, 2017 - Three known local politicians will speak at the Sarawak Rights and Referendum Ordinance Forum to be held this Sunday at  the Kenyalang Theatre.

Baleh dam: Government to spend RM2 billion for infrastructure development in Kapit Division

KAPIT, April 20, 2017 - The government will spend about RM2 billion for a comprehensive infrastructure development in Kapit Division, brought about by the proposed construction of Baleh dam, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing said today.

SEB executive vice president for corporate services Aisah Eden presenting a souvenir to Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Masing while Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lee Lam Thye (with dark blue shirt) looks on.  The souvenir is specially made by the community of Murum Penan Resettlement Scheme.

Kuching City earmarked to site Commonwealth Leadership Institute to train potential leaders in Commonwealth countries

LONDON, April  16, 2017 -  Kuching City has been earmarked as one of the four places to site the Commonwealth Leadership Institute (CLI)  to train potential leaders within the Commonwealth countries, Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Openg has said in the British capital.

SEB wins Gold Award for its community projects at Batang Ai

KUCHING, April 7, 2017 -  Sarawak Energy Berhad’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes have been accorded the Gold Award for improving the lives of the communities affected  by its projects in Batang Ai.

Land Custody and development authority should cease to be managing agent if it fails in its role in NCR joint ventures, says Raja

KUCHING, March 27, 2017 - Dayak National Congress, a non-governmental organisation, has asked the state government to review, evaluate and to place under public scrutiny of native customary rights land managed by the land custody and development authority (LCDA) in joint ventures with the private sector.

Plans afoot to gazette headwaters of Baleh River, deep in the Heart of Borneo, as National Park

KUCHING, March 21, 2017 -Semah, an indigenous fish in Sarawak, is found thriving well in the headwaters of Baleh River, deep in the Heart of Borneo (HoB).  

Delegations from Baram Conservation Initiative return home from study tours

BARAM, March 21, 2017- Three delegations from the Baram Conservation Initiative returned from their study tours on Sunday with aspirations for community-based conservation for the Baram region.

Baram folks hold anniversary for their "victory" over goverment's plans to build mega dam

MIRI (March 14, 2017): A year after their land earmarked by the government for the Baram dam was given back to them, the Baram villagers gathered to celebrate their victory and solidarity in defending their river and land.

Peter Kallang, Chairman of SAVE Rivers,  joining the Youth for a group photo taking.

SESCO vehicles vandalised used in inspecting pubs and massage parlours suspected of meter tampering

MIRI (March 12, 2017)-  Sarawak Energy Berhad’s retail and operations arm, Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), is working closely with the police to investigate the vandalism of four of its vehicles used in a meter inspection operation.

 One of the vehicles was splashed with paint, the act was recorded in CCTV camera

Declare your stand on hudud law, Peter Jaban urges Pesaka wing of PBB

By Simon Peter

KUCHING (March 7, 2017)- Sarawak for Sarawakians (S4S) and Borneo Dayak Rights Action Force (BORDRAF) spokesperson Peter John Jaban calls on Pesaka wing of Parti Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) to openly declare its stand on the proposed amendments to Shariah Court (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 or Act 355 after most of Sarawakian parties have come out firmly against it.

Nothing to be ashamed of in our defeat in Tanjong Datu, says PBDSB president

By Simon Peter

LUNDU, Feb 19, 2017  - Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) said there is nothing to be ashamed of in the defeat to the Barisan in the Tanjong Datu by-election tonight.

PM and PG committee should include Dayak NGOs and academia, Uggah told

 By Peter Simon

KUCHING, February 8, 2017 - Native customary rights (NCR) land lawyer Baru Bian has asked Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas to rope in Dayak non-governmental organisations and NCR land experts as members of the Pemakai Menoa and Pulau Galau committee.

 Baru Bian says he is concerned that representatives of the State Attorney-General's Office are roped in as members of the Pemakai Menoa and Pulau Galau committee.