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KUCHING (May 29): A total of 151 individuals were today conferred with various state honours and awards in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions across multiple fields in Sarawak. The prestigious awards were presented by the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, in a ceremony at the Astana Negeri.
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KUCHING (May 28): Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is sending two Peninsular-based lawyers to represent it in the Kuching High Court in an ongoing legal dispute with Sarawak Petroleum Berhad’s (Petros) over a RM7.95 million Maybank Islamic bank guarantee. The legal team, comprising Cyrus Vimala Kumar Vincent Das and Khoo Guan Huat, has applied to the Kuching High Court for ad hoc licences to appear.
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KUCHING (May 28): Police have arrested a 54-year-old Lamborghini driver in connection with the death of a pedestrian at Jalan Airport here yesterday evening. In a statement today, Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the probe is being carried out under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for committing death by dangerous or reckless driving. The Section provides for five to 10 years in jail and a fine of between RM20,000 and RM50,000 upon conviction.
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KUCHING (May 27): Both state and federal civil servants in Sarawak will have an additional public holiday on June 4. A notice from State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki dated yesterday stated that the additional holiday is to replace overlapping public holidays on June 2.
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KUCHING (May 27): State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar’s dismissal of a question seeking a breakdown of expenses for official overseas trips involving the state government has been called “alarming”. Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong said she was deeply disappointed and concerned by the ruling, stating her question was “legitimate”.
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KUCHING (May 26): Young talent Dion Das Louis, who is globally known as ‘Little Borneon Birdie’, staged an award-winning show at a pre-Gawai Dayak dinner at the Christian Ecumenical Centre Jalan Stampin here last Saturday. The event, hosted by Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Taman Heng Guan branch, featured the nine-year-old talented performer.
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KUCHING (May 24): The Sarawak government is considering increasing its allocation for digital devices such as iPads and laptops for students, following rising demand for such tools over traditional books. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said students today are more inclined to access books and reference materials digitally, leading to a decline in requests for physical books.
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KUCHING (May 23): The Mid-Rajang Regional Development Agency (MiRRDA) is actively implementing a sustainable development project through small-scale oil palm plantations, aimed at increasing household income level in Sarawak’s central region. National Unity Minister Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang says this project provides an opportunity for every household to operate a small oil palm plantation with an initial proposed area of five hectares.
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KUCHING (May 23): Dayak-based associations have been asked to increase their efforts to preserve and protect the traditions, culture, and arts of the community. In making this call, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu this is vital for the dignity of their communities. “Support each other’s programmes and activities, particularly in showcasing our cultures and identity.
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KUCHING (May 22): Sarawak is set to enhance its archival capabilities with a new state-of-the-art complex dedicated to preserving critical historical documents, including those related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) sourced from London. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated this during the Sarawak State Library’s Silver Jubilee celebration here Wednesday night.
