Flooding equally a federal problem, Lo reminds Chong
BY JACQUELINE DAVID KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jien has been told to bring Sarawak’s frequent flooding woes to the attention of parliament. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang who made the call said this is because the issue is included in the concurrent list under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 […]
DAP extends helping hand in flood crisis
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak shows solidarity and support by extending crucial assistance to the ongoing efforts of the Civil Defence Force (APM) in the recent flood. DAP representative Michael Kong, said the party’s initiative to distribute essential food supplies to the flood victims in Desa Wira, Kampung Sinar Budi, and Malihah, where 395 […]
Minister denies DAP’s state school plan
KUCHING: Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn has refuted claims by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen regarding the Sarawak government’s alleged acceptance of Chong’s proposal to establish state-owned schools. Sagah said that his ministry prioritised exploring the feasibility of Sarawak’s own international schools. “Establishing […]
Riders treated to petrol, meal coupons
KUCHING: Motorcyclists here have received early Christmas presents in the form of a RM5 petrol subsidy. The petrol subsidy is part of a community programme organised by the Stampin Parliamentary Service Centre, in collaboration with the Petronas Sg Maong Station located at Everbright Estate and the Petronas 8th Mile Station at Jalan Kuching-Serian. “This year, […]
DAP acknowledges clarification over cake greetings
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak hopes the question of shops or bakeries disallowing staff to write ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Xmas’ on cakes will not arise again. In expressing such hopes its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said this was because Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar had clarified […]
DAP Sarawak must engage, play constructive role
MIRI: DAP Sarawak needs to continue playing a constructive role for the betterment of the state. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party’s Sarawak chief Chong Chieng Jen must therefore continue to engage to be a balancing force. He said the top leadership respected DAP Sarawak’s wish to remain the opposition in the state legislative […]
DAP will not remain an opposition party forever, says Chong
KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen today (July 1) said DAP will not remain as an opposition party in the state forever, as politics is a game of numbers. “Some quarters can always claim that there will be no DAP (as government) in Sarawak, but it actually depends on how many […]
DAP S’wak accused of empty rhetoric
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok is confused by the condescending attitude and disdain the Democratic Action Party (DAP) is displaying towards Sarawak. According to Sim, while he is not surprised that the Malayan DAP members who disregard protocol, lack decency of etiquette in Sarawak by making programs […]
Exploit DAP’s unique position to serve: Chong
SIBU: Opposition Sarawak Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) unique position as part of the federal government has put it in a better position to serve. “We are in a better position to serve the people,” said State DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, noting that as the party is in the federal government right now, they have […]
PSB the only credible opposition to GPS, says party chief
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is the only credible opposition party to Gabungan Parti Sarawak government as the Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) has already become part of the unity government at the federal level. PSB President Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said with Sarawak DAP being totally subservient to its central leadership, it would […]
