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Gabungan Parti Sarawak has declared readiness to contest the state election under either the current 82-seat configuration or a proposed 99-seat arrangement following potential redelineation, its chairman said.
Kapit will host Sarawak's state-level National Day celebration on August 30-31, with the Governor and Premier attending key events designed to strengthen national unity and patriotism.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof inaugurated AirBorneo Airways' first commercial flight from Kuching to KLIA Terminal 1, with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari aboard. The state-owned carrier launches twice-daily services from July 21.
Sarawak is exploring plans to extend its flagship Amanah Saham Sarawak (ASSAR) investment scheme beyond Bumiputera communities through a new fund called ASSAR 2, marking a shift towards inclusive economic participation.
Sarawak's ruling Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu will convene its Central Zone Special Convention in Sibu on July 26, drawing over 3,000 delegates across 24 branches. The gathering will address Malaysia Agreement 1963 and post-pandemic economic strategies.
Sarawak's DAP leader contends a recent court decision allowing government defamation suits deviates from Commonwealth legal principles that restrict such claims to private citizens.