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Avoid complacency, learn from the past

The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake. ― Eckhart von Hochheim, German Catholic theologian, philosopher and mystic The current government should not allow itself to be complacent and overlook potential risks. We can learn from past instances where this happened during the Barisan Nasional (BN) federal government before […]

Singapore Consulate General Office awaiting approval

KUCHING: The proposal to set up a Singapore Consulate General Office here is still awaiting approval from the federal government. Singapore’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Vanu Gopala Menon said that the application had been submitted and once approved, next would be to arrange for the establishment of the consulate. “Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim […]

Ismail Sabri: Taib had good ties with Putrajaya

KUCHING: The late Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud had consistently upheld unity between the state and federal governments, which was crucial for the nation’s enduring prosperity, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The former prime minister took to Facebook today to express his condolences on Taib’s passing, stating that his services […]

MP to raise issue of Labuan duty-free status erosion

LABUAN: Labuan Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Suhaili Abdul Rahman is to bring up with the Federal Government what he described as the gradual erosion of the duty-free status of the island. “The privilege of Labuan being a duty-free island, the high cost of living, and the continuous shortage of essential items will be brought […]

Federal govt urged to maintain Rahmah sales

KUCHING: The federal government should continue with the ongoing implementation of the Jualan Rahmah programme which will help to lighten the burden of the people in the current economic situation. In stating this, Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said the Jualan Rahmah is a people friendly programme launched by the Madani government to help ease […]

Federal, Sarawak to ink MoU for Bintulu Port takeover in February

KUCHING: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the federal and Sarawak governments for the takeover of Bintulu Port is anticipated in February 2024, according to Datuk Majang Renggi. The Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development stated that the upcoming MoU underscores the commitment of both governments to facilitate the transfer of […]

Port handover: Restoration of state rights by Putrajaya

KUCHING: The decision to hand over Bintulu Port to Sarawak is seen as the federal government restoring the state’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung pointed out that it is also part of the devolution and granting of autonomy […]

MP gets RM4.2 mil in federal allocations

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has received a total of RM4.2 million in allocations from the federal government for expenditure in education, youth, community, health and welfare for his constituency this year. Breaking down the allocation, the majority went to education initiative, with 64 per cent (RM2,684,980.29). This is followed by youth/sports with […]

Cooperation in green energy discussed

KUCHING: Cooperation between the Federal and Sarawak government in the areas of green energy was among the topics discussed during a meeting between the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders met today (Dec 22).   Anwar, through an official posting on his […]

Controversy shows how fragile we are, says Fazzrudin

KUCHING: Controversy that arose over the Christmas cake greeting issue shows how fragile the state of harmony is in the country. It is therefore important for the federal government to constantly improve on policies and decisions which affect Malaysians across the board. In making this point, the Premier’s Chief Political Secretary Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said […]