Autonomy good starting point to recognise MA63

KUCHING: The federal government’s move to agree in principle the autonomy involving education and health to Sarawak is a good starting point in an effort to recognise and respect the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Political analyst Professor Dr. Novel Lyndon said the move will also give the Sarawak government room to formulate policies, strategies and... Read More

Sarawak News

January 8, 2023

Critical success factors for state to develop

KUCHING: The education and health sectors are both critical success factors for Sarawak to develop and move forward. Political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat said if both education and health autonomy are to be returned to Sarawak, it will be easier for the state to come up with a long term plan for the... Read More

Sarawak News

January 8, 2023

Putrajaya must not abdicate financial responsibility

KUCHING: The federal government’s move to agree in principle to return the autonomy on education and health to Sarawak is a good thing to help the state bring its plans to fruition. In pointing this out, political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said these include emphasising on English in the education system and better health... Read More

Sarawak News

January 8, 2023

State in position to work on health, education plans

KUCHING: The Sarawak government can now draw up serious plans on health and education aspects for the good of the people, said political analyst Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. Commenting on the federal government’s move to agree in principle to return the autonomy on education and health to the state, Fadzil said only... Read More

Sarawak News

January 8, 2023

Excavating claims and dredging rights

The greatest praise government can win, is that its citizens know their rights and dare to maintain them. — Wendell Phillips, American abolitionist, advocate for Native Americans Vision, Mission and Provision 2023 has arrived on a firm foothold for politically active citizens and public action councils (PACs) to maintain their frequently forgotten and seldom invoked... Read More

Column, Opinion

December 25, 2022

State to stick with proposed formula for special grant distribution

KUCHING: Sarawak will stick with its proposed formula for the distribution of the special grant to the state under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution (FC). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has already brought up the matter with the federal government, which is currently reviewing and looking into... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

December 22, 2022

PBK calls for amendment to Article 3(1) of Federal Constitution

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan wants Article 3(1) of the Federal Constitution to be amended. Article 3(1) states that Islam is the official religion of the federation while other religions can be practised. “In the past, it could have been misunderstood that even the Sarawak government at one time in its... Read More

Sarawak News

December 4, 2022

Fatimah hopes Special Committee on Citizenship will continue

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah is hoping that the newly appointed Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will revive the setting up of the Special Committee on Citizenship under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution (FC). The state Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said in a statement yesterday that she would pay... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

November 25, 2022

Respect the Rukun Negara

There is no doubt that this year’s general election is passionate, thrilling and the centre of attention not only for Malaysians but for the entire world. The election of the prime minister became such a hot topic among the people that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released a statement urging the people to... Read More

Column, Opinion

November 22, 2022

Right move, says DAP rep

KUCHING: DAP-Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong described the tabling of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) (No 2) Bill 2022 as the right move for Sarawak. She said this is in line with the new provision of Article 16B on the change of a member’s political party which was inserted due to the amendment... Read More

Sarawak News

Autonomy good starting point to recognise MA63

Critical success factors for state to develop

Putrajaya must not abdicate financial responsibility

State in position to work on health, education plans

Excavating claims and dredging rights

State to stick with proposed formula for special grant distribution

PBK calls for amendment to Article 3(1) of Federal Constitution

Fatimah hopes Special Committee on Citizenship will continue

Respect the Rukun Negara

Right move, says DAP rep

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