DAP to defend 16 state seats in Selangor
SHAH ALAM: DAP will defend all 16 state seats it won in the 14th general election (GE14) in next month’s state elections, said Selangor DAP secretary Ng Sze Han. He said the distribution of seats had been agreed upon between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN). “DAP is confident of maintaining its momentum to retain all the […]
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 […]
SUPP wants DAP MPs to do more for Sibu
SIBU: Democratic Action Party (DAP) members of parliament here have been urged to do more in the interest of the town. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch Chairman Wong Ching Yong, who pressed for more action said both Lanang MP Alice Lau and Sibu MP Oscar Ling, have been in office for over six […]
DAP calls attention to housing drain woes
KUCHING: Drains at Lorong 13D, Taman Flora are said to be in a bad condition and opposition DAP wants the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) to look into the problem. Michael Kong, special assistant to DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, said accumulated silt was presently about three inches thick in the drains due to soil […]
Dr Yii appointed health minister’s special advisor
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii has been appointed as a special advisor to Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. As a medical practitioner and two-term MP, Dr Yii brings a wealth of experience to his new role. According to a news report by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the appointment date has not been […]
Why is it so difficult for Putrajaya to recognise UEC?
KUCHING: Putrajaya’s sincerity in recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) has been questioned by the Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations. Its president Datuk Richard Wee called it to question especially after Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the government does not have any plans now to recognise the UEC taken by students at Chinese independent high […]
Sarawakians but without the ‘K’ indicator
SIBU: Since the end of 2021, many people in Sarawak have been granted Malaysian citizenship but were denied the “K” indicator in their identity cards. According to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) Political Education Bureau director Irene Chang, she personally knew of at least 10 such cases. “A lot of people may not be aware […]
Commitment to equal partnership finally evident: DAP
SIBU: An actual commitment by the federal government to equal partnership with Sarawak and Sabah can finally be seen through the Unity Government, said Steven Sim. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) National Organising Secretary stressed that the increase in allocation to Sabah and Sarawak in Budget 2023 is one of the commitments made by the […]
Welfare subsidy for voters in P.212, anyone?
SIBU: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sibu Service Centre P.212 is offering welfare subsidy assistance to all voters in the Sibu Parliamentary constituency. According to Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling, the subsidy involves the purchase of wheelchairs and medical beds for sick individuals. “The initiative has been offered since March 1. However, many people still […]
Upgrade underground fire hydrants, Bomba told
KUCHING: In a recent inspection of fire hydrants at the Mile 3 Old Market, Democratic Action Party (DAP) Pending state assemblywoman, Violet Yong emphasised the importance of functional fire hydrants in all areas to minimise the risks and loss of property when a fire breaks out. Yong, along with the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) […]
