SPDP names its six candidates for state elections

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, April 20, 2015 - Sarawak Progressive democratic Party (SPDP) has named six of its candidates for the state elections while another two will be announced later.

At a dinner Saturday night, SPDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing introduced the six to reporters.

They are lawyer Cila Nasu for Tasik Biru, lawyer Kilat Beriak (Krian), quantity surveyor Belayong Jampong (Meluan), businessman Brian Fung, lawyer Fabian Andrew Sigar (Ba'kelalan), a senior government officer for Marudi.

Sarawak PKR tells Adenan not to forget Betong

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, April 20, 2015: Sarawak  PKR welcomes an additional allocation of RM500 million for rural development in Sarawak, saying that  it is a very good step in advancing the  rural folks.

"I note that Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem specifically mentions that the money is for building of roads, piped water supply and electricity supply in the rural areas across the state.

Malayans have a lot to learn from Sarawakians, says Masing

KUCHING, April 14, 2015: Land Development Minister Tan Sri James Masing said Malayans have a lot to learn from Sarawakians on religious and racial harmony.

"In Sarawak, we live in harmony and we extend assistance to those who need our help, regardless of their religious and racial backgrounds," he said, adding that Sarawakians dislike religious bigots from Malaya from entering the state.

Wong says GST from Sarawak not enough to buy PM's luxury jet

KUCHING, April 14, 2015.- Padungan State Assemblyman Wong King Wei today claimed to have compiled a set of statistics to show that the total collection of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Sarawak is not enough to buy  a new private jet plane for use by Prime Minister Najib Razak.

He  calculated that in the nine months between April and December this year, Sarawakians could be paying an estimated RM 291 million in GST.

We come to Sungai Asap not to split, but to help people, says Chong

BELAGA, April 13, 2015:- Sarawak DAP made its presence felt in Sungai Asap Koyan with the opening of its service centre yesterday.

The centre was jointly officiated by Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen and deputy Leon Jimat Donald.