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Govt needs to set up more dialysis centres in rural S'wak: Lukanisman

Govt needs to set up more dialysis centres in rural S'wak: Lukanisman

Deputy health minister says no private services available in rural areas.
PSB chief announces full support for Anwar, Abang Jo ahead of PDP merger

PSB chief announces full support for Anwar, Abang Jo ahead of PDP merger

PSB will be disbanded to form new party with PDP, no longer be opposition.
COMMENT | PDP-PSB merger irritates GPS

COMMENT | PDP-PSB merger irritates GPS

When Parti Sarawak Bersatu down and out, easy move is joining govt.
PSB to disband before Chinese New Year, says deputy president

PSB to disband before Chinese New Year, says deputy president

PSB members will be joining PDP en-bloc to be part of GPS.
Peter Anthony retains KDM Malaysia's presidency

Peter Anthony retains KDM Malaysia's presidency

We will continue to assist the community in the state, he says.
COMMENT | Urging Sarawak govt to resolve rural community issues

COMMENT | Urging Sarawak govt to resolve rural community issues

'To this day, communities still can't access basic services.'
Zunar 'blacklisted' from entering Kuching

Zunar 'blacklisted' from entering Kuching

However, the cartoonist was eventually granted a three-day pass.
PM pledges chicken, rice subsidies for Sabah

PM pledges chicken, rice subsidies for Sabah

Govt will also introduce wage reforms to help the poor, develop infrastructure.
S'wak premier mulls two undersea cable projects to Peninsular M'sia, S'pore

S'wak premier mulls two undersea cable projects to Peninsular M'sia, S'pore

State plans to expand power capacity to generate 20GW hydro-energy.
Sweet victory for Lina Samuel's children in citizenship battle

Sweet victory for Lina Samuel's children in citizenship battle

The four children are finally confirmed Malaysian citizens.
Auditor: No grounds to revoke Samling's Gerenai timber certification

Auditor: No grounds to revoke Samling's Gerenai timber certification

'There is 'valid evidence' that the non-conformities were dealt with.'
Report warns against Sarawak timber over 'flawed' sustainability certs

Report warns against Sarawak timber over 'flawed' sustainability certs

Samling Group, however, says allegations are 'recycled'.
COMMENT | Let Sarawakians handle our own Christmas celebrations

COMMENT | Let Sarawakians handle our own Christmas celebrations

Those ignorant of our ways should not impose their values on us.
Christmas song exclusion claim a miscommunication - event organisers

Christmas song exclusion claim a miscommunication - event organisers

‘We are working to include ‘O Holy Night’ in the performance.’
S'wak has submitted proposal on increasing MPs tally to 35pct

S'wak has submitted proposal on increasing MPs tally to 35pct

It has been followed up with several meetings – deputy minister.
Michael Mujah Lihan elected as senator

Michael Mujah Lihan elected as senator

He replaces Nuing Jeluing, who ends his term on Dec 10.
S'wak first state to pass law on carbon emission

S'wak first state to pass law on carbon emission

This is part of state govt's initiative to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Abang Jo tables RM13.6b largest ever state budget

Abang Jo tables RM13.6b largest ever state budget

This will help stimulate Sarawak's economic growth, says the premier.
Hindu civil servants in S'wak get unrecorded Deepavali leave

Hindu civil servants in S'wak get unrecorded Deepavali leave

Deepavali is not a public holiday in the state.
Abang Jo repeats 'control crocodiles' claim in seeming push for Baram dam

Abang Jo repeats 'control crocodiles' claim in seeming push for Baram dam

The project was shelved in 2015 following protests from natives.
COMMENT | Jepak by-election - a sure thing?

COMMENT | Jepak by-election - a sure thing?

At issue will be the level of endorsement for PBB.
Over 22k voters to elect new Jepak assemblyperson

Over 22k voters to elect new Jepak assemblyperson

Election Commission projects turnout to be at 65pct.
Education Ministry will provide input on S'wak's proposal to replace UPSR

Education Ministry will provide input on S'wak's proposal to replace UPSR

Fadhlina says if framework is aimed at strengthening assessment, ministry will support it.
Singapore to set up consulate office in Kuching - Sarawak premier

Singapore to set up consulate office in Kuching - Sarawak premier

This is to enhance bilateral ties between the state and the republic.