Dialysis patient receives help from reps

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii distributed some funds to help a B40 dialysis patient in his constituency. “Together with Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong, we were on the ground to distribute funds to help constituents in need. “We understand the hardship each of the family has to go through. We hope such funds can […]

Introduce code of ethics for elected representatives

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim has suggested that a code of ethics for elected representatives be introduced to members of Parliament and assemblymen to make them respected and exemplary leaders. In his writing in the Journal of the Malaysian Parliament entitled ‘Etika Legislatif untuk Wakil Rakyat’ (Legislative Ethics for Elected […]

Cabinet ministers, GPS assemblymen take pay cuts

KUCHING: Sarawak Cabinet ministers, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state lawmakers and political secretaries will contribute two months’ worth of pay and allowances to the State Disaster Fund. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in a statement today said the total contribution was expected to amount to RM3 million. The contributions would be made through salary deductions […]

Allocate special fund to all state reps

SIBU: DAP Sarawak has called on the chief minister to emulate the federal government in giving special funding of RM100,000 to all state assemblymen to assist people in their respective constituencies. “This is the time to unite all Sarawakians and treat ‘All as One and One for All’. Our chief minister must show compassion and […]