Time for one-third representation?
Autonomy leads to empowerment. We work hard to maintain a balance between collaboration and cooperation and independence. — Bobby Kotick, American businessman I begin my column this week with five words Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Premier. Doesn’t that sound good? Or would Premier of Sarawak for short sound better? In any case, it befits the […]
‘Sarawak Premier’; reflection of Sarawak’s provincial status
KUCHING: The use of the titles ‘Sarawak Premier’, ‘Deputy Premier’ and ‘Deputy Minister’ is a reflection of Sarawak’s status as a province. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung (pic) said this was also an assertion that Sarawak was not one of the 13 states but a partner of Malaya and Sabah […]
Reflecting true and proper status of Sarawak
SIBU: The change from Chief Minister to Premier and Assistant Minister to Deputy Minister would reflect the true and proper status of Sarawak in Malaysia, according to Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang Ming Tee. He said it would be part of the move towards restoring and maintaining Sarawak’s autonomy into the […]
It’s all about elevating Sarawak’s status
KUCHING: The change from “chief minister” to “premier” is a step to elevate Sarawak’s status as one of the four countries or regions that originally got together to form Malaysia. Safiee Ahmad (GPS-Daro) said the amendment is also important to maintain that status as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “We adopt the concept […]
Council accepts Sibu city status challenge
KUCHING: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is aiming to achieve city status for Sibu town by 2031. SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said he accepted the challenge of fulfilling the shortages in the council’s annual revenue and reserve fund, which are now at RM18 million and RM25 million respectively. “I hope SMC can be the […]
