Author: Natasha Jee

Let’s put aside differences and work with new PM

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has called upon all MPs irrespective of what their political affiliations are, to put aside their differences and get behind the newly appointed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In congratulating Ismail Sabri for his appointment, Masing

Ismail Sabri is the right choice, says Idris

KUCHING: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s appointment as prime minister is the right and proper decision. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said Ismail Sabri has wide experience as federal minister in various portfolios and was also an opposition leader in Parliament. “As a former Minister of Defence

Fatimah hopes for a woman DPM

KUCHING: It will truly be in the spirit of equal partners and inclusivity if a Sarawakian is appointed to be the country’s deputy prime minister. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed that the time was right for the newly formed federal

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Timely for DPM post be given to Sarawak or Sabah

KUCHING: It is timely that the country’s deputy prime minister post be given to a candidate from either Sarawak or Sabah. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the person appointed could take charge of the welfare of Sarawakians and Sabahans. “After 58 years of the

Bintulu MP again reminds people to comply with SOPs

KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has again sought the cooperation of all parties, including business operators, to comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. He said this after expressing his anger and disappointment with a business owner of an entertainment outlet and

Don’t panic, says Masing as cases shoot up

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing has urged Sarawakians not to panic as the state recorded the highest Covid-19 cases in a day at 1,566 on Monday (Aug 16). “Sarawak has 1,566 positive cases. Never did we, in our wildest nightmare, expect to get these numbers in

Uphold spirit of nationalism

KUCHING:  Malaysians have been urged to continue upholding the spirit of nationalism under the umbrella of ‘Jalur Gemilang’ (national flag). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said every citizen must also continue to serve the country sincerely   in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic which was still plaguing the state

GPS state govt wants less politicking

KUCHING: The interests of Sarawak, and respect for the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), should be paramount for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) when it comes to who to support as the next prime minister. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau stressed that most important was the

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Remain focused on pandemic

KUCHING: As political uncertainty in Malaya continues, Sarawakians have been urged to continue to focus on curbing Covid-19. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, in making this call, said that many Malaysians were busy with federal politics during the weekend. “As such, every Sarawakian

Return Sarawak rights: Abang Johari

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reiterated that all of its state rights which have been eroded, either intentionally or unintentionally, must be returned.  In making this call, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that after 58 years of the formation of Malaysia, what should have been under