We want only loyal Sarawakians
THE proposed amendment to Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which seeks to define and clarify the words “resident in the state” is to further strengthen the autonomy of Sarawak. It will only allow Sarawak citizens to be members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya (PBB-Jemoreng) said the […]
‘It’s your own doing’
TING’S DUAL CITIZENSHIP ISSUE KUCHING: Former Pujut assemblyman, Dr Ting Tiong Choon, has been told to stop justifying his non-disclosure of his dual citizenship in an attempt to get public sympathy. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said Dr Ting’s loss of his status as an elected representative was his own doing. […]
I was never Australia citizen: Dr Sim
CHONG’S RIDICULOUS COMPARISON KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has slammed Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen for comparing the former’s Australian permanent residence to an Australian citizenship. Dr Sim said the “ridiculous” statement coming from Chong was intended to confuse and mislead Sarawakians into doubting his […]
Pujut rep loses seat
Federal Court rules DUN right in disqualifying Dr Ting PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has ruled that the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was right in disqualifying Dr Ting Tiong Choon as the assemblyman for Pujut over his dual citizenship status. It overturned a Court of Appeal ruling in a 7-2 majority decision, and cited Article 19 […]
Sympathies from Abdul Karim but …
KUCHING: The Federal Court’s decision to disqualify Democratic Action Party (DAP) Dr Ting Tiong Choon as Pujut assemblyman was lauded by Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. In his comments on the case, he said no citizens should play around with the issue of loyalty to the Agong and […]
