Be patient, EC will set election date, public told
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The public have been told to be patient and wait for the Election Commission’s (EC) announcement on the polling date for the 12th Sarawak Election amid growing speculations. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the state polls must be held within 60 days after the lifting of the Emergency. […]
Looking forward to the 12th state election
KUCHING: Many members of the public are looking forward to the 12th Sarawak state election following the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to lift Sarawak’s Proclamation of Emergency. On Wednesday (Nov 3), His Majesty granted his consent to lift the Proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak, which went […]
Analyst predicts state polls this month
KUCHING: A fresh mandate from the people is needed as soon as possible and the most opportune time for it is this November when the Covid-19 situation is improving, opined political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. He noted that there had been speculations that the Sarawak election would be held within this month and he believed […]
Let’s wait for the Election Commission: Rep
KUCHING: Acknowledging that the 12th state election was a popular topic on everyone’s lips now, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said Sarawakians must wait for the official announcement on the poll date. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief pointed out that although the exact date for the state election had not been specified yet, the current […]
It’s not done arbitrarily, says Dr Abdul Rahman
KUCHING: The views of the prime minister and other relevant authorities were considered before the King gave his consent to the lifting of the state of Emergency in Sarawak, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “The decision made was to restore the right of the people to elect the Sarawak government for the next five […]
Police roadblocks will be maintained
KUCHING: All police roadblocks throughout Sarawak will continue to be enforced even if the Emergency Ordinance (EO) 2021 is revoked. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said this to New Sarawak Tribune when asked whether the roadblocks would be dismantled under the revocation of EO. “Even if it (EO) is repealed, all existing roadblocks throughout […]
Government needs to lead by example in pandemic fight
KUCHING: The announcement to revoke the state of Emergency has left Malaysians, especially workers, with a sense of despair, says Andrew Lo. “For ordinary workers and simple folk eking out a living in this Covid ravished times, it is with despair to realise that our leaders are so afraid of putting before parliament the declaration […]
Sarawak lawyers hit out at Takiyuddin
KUCHING: The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) is dismayed by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law Affairs) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan recent announcement in Parliament that all Emergency Ordinances (EO) have been revoked with effect from July 21. The association said the revocation was made by the Cabinet in July without the […]
Revocation according to law, federal constitution
KUALA LUMPUR: All decisions taken by the government on the revocation of the Emergency ordinances were orderly and in line with the law and the Federal Constitution, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a statement, the PMO said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin stressed that in carrying out his duties and responsibilities, it […]
Parliament adjourns special meeting after uproar following King’s statement
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat adjourned its special meeting to 2.30pm today following a 15-minute break from 12.30pm as an uproar ensued after the MPs learned of an Istana Negara statement on the government-announced July 21 revocation of emergency ordinances. Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon, who was in the chair then, cited Standing Order 12(2) […]
