Ahmad Faizal to seek detailed explanation on sexual harassment incidents
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has said that he needs to obtain a detailed explanation from those allegedly involved in sexual harassment incidents as revealed by national diving queen, Datuk Pandelela Rinong, before taking any further action. He said the government viewed seriously the issue of sexual harassment involving athletes, coaches and officials, saying that it needed to be […]
Authorities asked to explain
KUCHING: The authorities have been urged to explain why a family of five, who showed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19, was not taken immediately to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) for treatment. Sarawak For Sarawakians (S4S) spokesperson Tan Kok Chiang said one of the family members informed him when they called the hospital, the response […]
Sarawak expresses concern over intrusion into Malaysian airspace
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has expressed concern over the intrusion of Chinese military aircrafts into Malaysian airspace last Monday. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), in a statement today unequivocally supports the actions taken by the federal government regarding the issue. These included summoning the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to give an explanation […]
EC’s explanation on implementation delay unacceptable
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) secretary David Hii said the Election Commission’s (EC) explanation on its delay in the implementation of the automatic voter registration (AVR) and the lowering of the voting age to 18, was due the nationwide movement control order (MCO), is unacceptable. “We would like to remind the EC that the historic […]
Justify school reopening decision in detail
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) have been urged to be transparent and explain in detail the different parameters and considerations that are being used by them to justify the sudden decision to open 1,045 schools for physical classes beginning March 8 in the state. Bandar Kuching MP Dr […]
Govt wants explanation from Malaysian woman who married an Indian national
KOTA BHARU: The government has asked a Malaysian woman, Illi Najwa Saddique, who is married to Indian Hockey Captain Manpreet Singh Pawar, to come forward and explain their religious status. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Ahmad Marzuk Shaary said the government was very sensitive on the matter and the woman would […]
