Armada Sarawak lauds decision by GPS on DUN dissolution
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Youth (Armada) Sarawak lauded the announcement that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government has left the decision on the appropriate date for the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to the wisdom of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after discussing with the Sarawak Head of State. “Armada […]
We will wait till Emergency is lifted
KUCHING: The practice of democracy in Sarawak will have to be put on hold before the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 is lifted, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. In a statement today, the Parti Rakyat Sarawak president said the 12th State Election (PRN12) could only be called after the Emergency […]
King: State government to function as usual
KUCHING: In view of the worrying Covid-19 pandemic situation, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has advised the state government to function as usual with the powers under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021. Leaders of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government, led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, had a virtual meeting […]
Is there media freedom in Malaysia?
By Muhammad Basir Roslan This article is in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day which is observed on May 3 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s placing in the recently released 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) fell to 119 from 101 in 2020. The World Press Freedom Index, published every […]
Emergency Ordinance to safeguard peace during pandemic
SELANGAU: The Emergency Ordinance was implemented to safeguard the harmony and peace of the people during the Covid-19 pandemic, said Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. The Deputy Health Minister pointed out that the government was caring towards and aware of the people’s troubles in this pandemic. He said this during a ‘Program Malaysia Prihatin’ at Selangau […]
Economic plan to complement vaccination programme required
KUCHING: The nation still lacks a concerted exit plan with an official road map, says Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. He said an economic plan to complement the vaccination programme was required in order to form this much-needed exit plan with road map. “The government only […]
Repeal Emergency (Essential Powers) (No.2) Ordinance
KUCHING: The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) said the Emergency (Essential Powers) (No.2) Ordinance 2021 bore a resemblance to the repealed Anti-Fake News Act 2018. AAS president Antonion P. K. Sim said the Ordinance appeared to erode the Freedom of Speech and Expression as enshrined in Article 10 of the Federal Constitution and should be […]
Withdraw Emergency Ordinance on fake news
KUCHING: Amnesty International Malaysia (AIM) is appealing to the government for the immediate withdrawal of the recently enacted Emergency Ordinance on fake news. Saying that it was deeply alarmed at the ordinance enacted on March 12, the organisation claimed that the law arbitrarily restricted freedom of expression and gave the government unfettered powers to silence […]
Govt to spell out offences for RM10,000 compound
KANGAR: The government will spell out the offences which are subject to a RM10,000 compound under the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to clear any confusion on its implementation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. He said this matter would be discussed […]
Government urged to withdraw restrictive ordinance
KUCHING: The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is deeply shocked and appalled by the federal government’s decision to criminalise ‘fake news’ under a new emergency ordinance and calls for a stop in using the emergency proclamation to stifle any criticism of the current administration. “Without the necessary parliamentary checks and balances, the unfettered powers given […]
