The Borneo Post

4 days ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (May 11): A lucky fisherman landed a massive 7.2-kilogramme (kg) ‘ikan ketutu’ (marble goby) using a line and hook in the Rejang River near Kapit this morning. The fisherman then took the live fish to the Terasang Market, where it fetched him a significant sum. Fishmonger Lawrence Bangit purchased the impressive catch and offered it for sale at RM75 per kg.

5 days ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (May 9): The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Stakan Branch has urged Sarawakians to stay vigilant against political narratives that appear to prioritise Peninsular Malaysia’s interests over Sarawak’s autonomy and development. The branch’s chairman, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, voiced concerns over recent actions by Malayan-based parties, particularly the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which he said cast doubt on their commitment to Sarawak’s rights.

5 days ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (May 9): The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) has expressed confidence that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will lead with faithfulness, clarity, courage, and love, wrapped in humility of service, modelled by Lord Jesus Christ. ACS chairman, the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute, in a statement, said the organisation joins the Catholic community in celebrating and giving thanks for Pope Leo XIV’s election as the new Bishop of Rome.

6 days ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (May 9): Sarawak’s push for autonomy, particularly over the control of oil and gas (O&G) resources, must go through Parliament and not be left to backroom negotiations, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In an interview with Free Malaysia Today, the veteran politician said while Sarawak may deserve to earn more from its O&G resources, this should not come at the expense of a weakened Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas).

6 days ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (May 9): Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) ought to emulate their former president, the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, in subscribing to democratic principles by calling for open contests in the party, said Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan Empaling. The political scientist and Academy of Sciences Malaysia Fellow said Masing—PRS’ founder and first president—had held open contests in every Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) since the party’s establishment in 2004.