Author: Natasha Jee

‘Balai Ringin folk would reject Masir’

KUCHING: Incumbent Sri Aman MP Datuk Masir Kujat could be viewed as a destroyer of Dayak unity if he stands in Balai Ringin constituency during the next state election. This is an opinion of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth member Charles Chad Nissom when he reminded electorates in Balai Ringin

Spaoh airport ready in five years

BETONG: The Spaoh airport in Bebuling near here is expected to materialise within five years from now. The STOLport (short takeoff and landing airport) will cost the state government RM108 million. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Department of Civil Aviation would need time to make

Selling stakes in Petronas a ‘sick joke’

After all there’s so much outstanding payment owed to the state … loss of revenue because the provision of Article 112D has not been reviewed. KUCHING: Regarding the Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir’s idea of selling stakes in Petronas to Sabah and Sarawak, Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku

‘Enough is enough’

KUCHING: Petronas should give back what rightly belongs to Sarawak, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. “We have already been exploited for 45 years, therefore enough is enough. “We will pay Petronas for the cost of building the industry in the state’s territories at a fair

Extra holiday fair and just

KUCHING: Giving equal time for all races to celebrate their festivities such as Hari Raya, Christmas, Gawai and Chinese New Year reflects a fair and just government, pointed out Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. Having extra public holidays for major cultural and religious activities is also

PH govt asked to honour pledge

KUCHING: It is the wish of every Sabahan and Sarawakian that the federal government will honour its promise to pay 20 per cent oil royalty to both Borneo states. Institute of Development Studies Sabah (IDS) chair Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Simon Sipaun said after all, this was promised by the

Acting Governor pays last respects

BAU: Acting Head of State Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar paid his last respects to the late John Jinep Muyap at Bung Konis near here yesterday. Jinep is the father of Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. He was born on April 6, 1920 and passed away last

China can, Sarawak can, too

KUCHING: China is developing very fast and today, it is much more advanced than most other countries, especially in the areas of science and technology. What makes China what it is today? The Chinese government and the private sector have made huge investments in research and development (R&D), technologies such

Training centre for Territorial Army

KUCHING: The Territorial Army Regiments 510 and 511 in the state will soon have a permanent training ground for its personnel. Regiment 511 commander Brigadier General Abang Mohamad Abang Marzuki said at the moment Regiment 510 and Regiment 511 have several temporary training grounds for their personnel. “The chief minister

Just return our rights

MA63 ISSUE KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah’s rights – clearly stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution – should not take ages to be implemented.  Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women Chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie, commenting on Sabah Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Jeffrey Kitingan’s