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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GPS Track Record
The GPS Government won 76 out of 82 state assembly seats in the 12th State Election (PRN-12). GPS was successful in claiming 13 administrative matters pertaining to Sarawak’s rights. These include federal development project plans, federal civil service posts, admission of Sarawakian students into public universities, and strengthening the functions and cooperation of the state […]
Malaya bowing to our wishes
A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a moulder of consensus. – Martin Luther King, civil rights activist “Because we are strong, if we pull out, the government will collapse. The heart of the federal government is in our hands – in GPS’ hands. “The heart is with us; either you follow […]
