Abdul Karim hopes new Works Minister Nanta will improve rural roads
KUCHING: Roads in Sarawak especially in the rural areas need improvement if they are to be considered on par with West Malaysia. In stating this, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that next year would be 60 years since we formed Malaysia but our roads are not as good compared to roads in West […]
Good policies will be continued says new Works Minister
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi who has been appointed as the Works Minister under the new Federal Cabinet said that he will give his full commitment in ensuring that every effort and initiative taken under this ministry will benefit all Malaysians, including Sabah and Sarawak. The Kapit MP also said that he will also […]
Call for PM to appoint DPM from Sarawak
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Deputy Information Chief, Andy Lawrence urged the newly appointed Prime Minister to appoint Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) from Sarawak. Andy noted that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is a leader who has long recognised Malaysia as a multiracial country, and deemed that every race in Malaysia is his child. “This is […]
Strategies in place ahead of looming recession
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Caretaker Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said strategies are in place to mitigate the effects of an expected global recession next year. “If it is true, based on the forecast and analysis by the economic experts, then we are prepared for the situation. “All that means, we […]
DPM post pledge; an insult to the people in Sarawak and Sabah
KUCHING: The promise of creating and offering a deputy prime minister post will not have much traction with voters in Sarawak and Sabah. National Council of Professors senior fellow Datuk Jeniri Amir has described such a promise as “an insult to the people of the both states.” “The people of Sarawak and Sabah are not […]
Govt monitoring price increases, assures Nanta
KAPIT: The Sarawak government is constantly monitoring increases in the price of goods to ensure the people can afford to buy goods. Caretaker Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi attributed the increase to the global economy which in turn affects the price of goods in the country. “However, the […]
Once again – a call for S’wak DPM
Whoever from GPS is picked to hold the position of deputy prime minister is not important. The bottom line is that GPS’ contribution to the formation and stability of the government should be acknowledged. In politics, acknowledgement is in a form of a position given to a party which contributes to that stability. – Tan […]
Ministry to look into benefiting Sarawak and Sabah
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will study if any changes need to be made to the Registration of Businesses Act 1956 so that it can be adopted in Sarawak and Sabah. In stating this, minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi stated that although the said Act is not applicable in Sarawak and […]
Konsortium Bumi’s success a pride of the Dayak community: Nanta
KUCHING: The successes achieved by Konsortium Bumi Consultants & Services Sdn Bhd is a source of pride for the Dayak community, said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs stated that the company is the flagbearer in the construction industry for the Dayak community. “Winning awards from year to […]
Ministry receives highest report on online scam
KUALA LUMPUR: The expanding e-commerce sector which saw more consumers using online transaction following the COVID-19 pandemic has indirectly invited many scammers, using various tactics and tricks by exploiting the technology, to commit fraud. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said most of the fraud cases involved online transaction, as well as misleading […]
