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Emulate Sarawak’s economic model, says political analyst

KUCHING: Sarawak’s achievement in recording its highest revenue collection for the financial year 2022 can be a learning model for other states in Malaysia. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal stated that other states can learn and emulate how Sarawak develops its economic plan. “Sarawak should be proud of this achievement,” he told New Sarawak […]

Unity govt must tackle economic issues

KUCHING: The unity government must focus on addressing economic and welfare issues in the country. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal pointed out that the country is currently facing problems in terms of education and healthcare among others. “The youngsters are looking for work opportunities while those who are currently employed are looking forward […]

Anti-party hopping law puts political crises to bed

KUCHING: The country’s endless political crises will be a thing of the past with the tabling of the anti-party hopping law said a political analyst. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Center for Media and Communication Studies’ Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal said this would ensure political stability as elected representatives would not hop between parties. “The […]

‘Premier’ title will strengthen state govt’s influence: Analyst

KUCHING: The redesignation of ‘Chief Minister’ to ‘Premier’ puts another benchmark for the Sarawak government in strengthening its influence, says political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal (pic). “Sarawak is therefore seen to be at the forefront in determining the political narrative. “By using the new title, Sarawak is wise to organise political measures using […]

Aye to EC overseeing political party registrations

KUCHING: The suggestion that political party registrations be put under the Election Commission (EC) is timely but it is not a ‘low hanging fruit’ option because it requires all MPs to consider the finer details, opines Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal. The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak academician was responding to Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming’s recommendation […]

All states should celebrate Malaysia Day

By Rachel Mina KUCHING: All states in Malaysia should take turns hosting Malaysia Day celebration, said political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal. “Also, I believe that Sarawak and Sabah also need to embrace the first National Day celebration on Aug 31 and volunteer to host the National Day parade. It’s always the nation and […]

Readying Sarawak, Sabah for power shift

KUCHING: East Malaysian political perspectives need to undergo a paradigm change in light of the power shift in Malaysia’s political landscape. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Language and Communication academic, Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal said Sarawakians and Sabahans needed to be more aware of the socio-political situation not only across the South China […]

Not about party symbols but about trust

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) should realise that gaining the favour of political parties in Sabah and Sarawak does not revolve around a symbol or logo, says Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal. The political commentator stated that the issue was whether or not PH could be trusted to seriously include Sabah and Sarawak in their national […]

Two-term limit unsuitable for Malaysia

KUCHING: While the suggestion for elected representatives (MPs) to have a two-term limit is a good idea, it may be currently unsuitable for the democratic system in Malaysia. In pointing this out, academician Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal from the Faculty of Language and Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) said the suggestion could, however, be […]