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.