State election not discussed with Sultan Nazrin, only COVID-19 matters – Abang Johari

SRI AMAN : Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said today that his audience with Deputy Yang … More

Will Sarawak DUN be dissolved today?

KUCHING : Will the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) be dissolved on Thursday to finally pave the way for the … More

MA63 Council agrees on amendment to restore Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners

KOTA KINABALU : The Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) has agreed to proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution … More

Something big is up in Sarawak

Road repairs could mean state polls will be held this year, but Delta fears still very much abound WHEN you see … More

Sarawak wetland a vital habitat for Asia’s endangered migratory birds

For a number of reasons, Bako-Buntal Bay and certain parts of Sejingkat have gained importance as breeding ground for migrating … More

Eight interesting facts you didn’t know about Sabah and Sarawak

PETALING JAYA : In conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations that mark Sabah and Sarawak becoming a part of the … More

Centre of power shifting towards East Malaysia – Tawfik

The shifting of Indonesia’s capital to Kalimantan will spur economic growth. The centre of political and economic power is likely … More

What Pakatan Harapan must do to win Government

Focus on winning GE15 Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who formed Malaysia’s new government without benefit of election – as his predecessor … More

Does Malaysia’s opposition need a new leader or a new direction?

Calls for change ignore the opposition’s structural problems, which are more significant than one man. A new leader without new … More

Malaysia’s Opposition Strategy To Return To Power – Analysis

Focusing on winning the coming general election Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who formed Malaysia’s new government without benefit of election – … More

EC: Sarawak election to be held within 60 days after revocation of Emergency Proclamation

KUALA LUMPUR : The Sarawak election will be held within 60 days from the date the Emergency Proclamation for Sarawak … More

Malaysia Extends Emergency Rule in Sarawak to Avoid Election

Malaysia has extended an emergency ordinance in the Borneo state of Sarawak in a bid to hold off a state … More

Malaysian artiste Alena Murang wins two UK awards for music video celebrating Sarawakian culture

PETALING JAYA : Sarawakian singer-songwriter and sape player Alena Murang picked up two awards at the recent International Music Video … More

Award-winning sape player Saufi Aiman Yahya dead at 31

Award-winning Sarawak-born contemporary sape player Saufi Aiman Yahya, who was known for broadening the scope of the traditional (lute) instrument … More

EC confirms Sarawak polls postponed under Emergency proclamation

KUALA LUMPUR : The Election Commision (EC) today (June 6) confirmed that the Sarawak polls have been officially postponed. In … More

Dayak community forgoing ‘ngabang’ tradition for a good cause

KUCHING: Gawai Dayak in Sarawak is often associated with various activities such as beauty pageants and ‘ngabang’ (Gawai open house). … More

James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia

Calls for increased autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak are once again on the agenda in Malaysian politics. Since the founding … More

Sarawak assembly set to expire, Agong advises executive to stay on

The state is currently one of the places worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has advised … More

Malaysian Cabotage Policy Agitates Old Wounds in the Country’s East

Malaysia’s burdensome maritime regulations have put the question of autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak back on the agenda. The word … More

Sarawak says won’t remove cabotage policy despite calls from traders

KUCHING : Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing today (April28) maintained that the state government will not, for … More

GPS in no mood to give way to peninsular parties

It says it will contest all of its traditional seats although it is open to working with others after the … More

Sarawak river taxis sinking under loss of tourists

Can Sarawak’s traditional wooden ferries transform into a Grab-style service to safeguard their future? The conditional movement control order in … More