Call to prioritise basic matters in MA63
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof should prioritise the basic matters in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to be implemented immediately. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun stressed this is important to ensure that any issues related to MA63 are not raised in the future. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has […]
Voting a responsibility come rain or shine, says Don
KUCHING: Despite concerns on the rainy season come polling day on Nov 19, the people must go out and vote to fulfil their democratic responsibilities said political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun opined. He said with the mandate returned to the people, it is an opportunity for them to restructure the country by choosing the right […]
Allow ‘winnable candidate’ Jugah to rejoin PRS: Don
KUCHING: Independent Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang should be allowed to rejoin Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) views political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun. The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) lecturer said Jugah is still a winnable candidate in the parliamentary constituency and can continue to win the seat in the coming General Election (GE15). “Through my observation, […]
Sarawak will be major economic, political force
KUCHING: The establishment of Indonesia’s capital in West Kalimantan will be a golden opportunity to boost the economy of both Bornean states especially Sarawak, said political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun. He said this when commenting on a recent statement by Tawfik Ismail, a former Sungai Benut MP during an online forum, that Sarawak was likely […]
Well-calculated move by PM
KUCHING: A political analyst has described as a “well-calculated move” by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to have entered into an agreement with Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders on several matters including good governance. “In fact, I can say it is more than just a brilliant move. By having the ‘pact’ with the […]
Next PM must focus on nation’s wellbeing
KUCHING: Whoever becomes prime minister next must focus on the country’s wellbeing, says a political analyst. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Dick Lembang Dugun expressed hope that the next prime minister would get the backing from all MPs and that they would all put politicking aside. “(Tan Sri) Muhyiddin (Yassin) lost his majority once 15 Umno […]
Government needs to be more open to criticism
KUCHING: The government needs to be more open to criticism in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic, opines a political analyst. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) lecturer Dick Lembang Dugun pointed out the inefficiency in managing the pandemic has brought upon economic and social crisis to the people. “Something needs to be done because the enforcement […]
Political analyst bemused by state of emergency declaration
KUCHING: The declaration of a state of emergency is likely adding to the damage done to Malaysia by its political situation that is already difficult to remedy and has tarnished the nation’s democracy, said political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun. “Is the intention of proclaiming a state of emergency as suggested by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) […]
Nation’s political climate to determine economic recovery
KUCHING: Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun has said that Malaysia’s political stability will determine its economic recovery in the coming new year. He said with unstable Malaysian politics and politicians constantly politicking, investors would be reluctant to invest in the country. “This would have a disastrous impact on our economy, and at the end the […]
