Single water authority by 2024
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Sarawak Water Authority will be ready in the next two years, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that the state government was currently in the process of regulating the legal framework for the single entity. “Under this authority, the state […]
GPS will only work with parties capable of forming a stable federal government – Nanta
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will only be working with parties that can form a stable government at the federal level, said GPS secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the cooperation between GPS with other parties will only be scrutinised after the 15th General Election. “We, in GPS, want stability in our federal […]
Public holiday to enable all to vote
KUCHING: The caretaker government needs to declare a public holiday in the event that the 15th General Election (#GE15) is held on a weekday. In stating this, Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng said a public holiday would enable all voters to cast their votes on polling day. “Let us utilise […]
Looking forward to a stable government
KUCHING: A non-government organisation (NGO) voiced its hope that the soon-to-be government to be a stable government that can tackle multiple challenges faced at current times. In stating this, Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Datuk Richard Wee pointed out that over the two or three years that Malaysia has […]
Budget 2023: Be sensitive to Sarawakians’ needs says Dr Rundi
KUCHING: Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom expressed hopes for the Budget 2023 to be sensitive to Sarawak and its people’s needs. “It is always our hope to have a better budget and for the federal government to be sensitive to our needs. “I hope that the budget […]
Prioritise rural Sarawak in 2023 Budget
KUCHING: The federal government is urged to give priority to the rural areas in Sarawak during the presentation of the 2023 Budget, which is expected to be held on October 7, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said that the rural areas of Sarawak still […]
Federal gov’t must show political will on seat allocation
KUCHING: The federal government must show the political will that it is prepared and ready to implement the decision of the Special Council on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to restore the 35 per cent parliamentary seats for Sarawak and Sabah, said Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How. He noted that all political parties, particularly […]
MP lauds Federal govt’s move
MIRI: Sibuti Member of Parliament Lukanisman Awang Sauni has lauded the Federal government’s commitment to endorse restoring 35 per cent of parliamentary seats for East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak). He said the decision would allow Sabah and Sarawak to have a bigger voice in Parliament especially when it comes to amending the Federal Constitution which […]
Sentiments on Hari Merdeka
In the old days people never bothered about what others did, so long as they were free to do what they liked themselves. Today, one cannot sneeze without being corrected, let alone enjoy oneself. That’s what politics have done to our society. – Tunku Abdul Rahman, first prime minister Malaysia is celebrating 65 years of […]
Set up WhatsApp hotline to save Malaysian victims
KUCHING: The federal government has been called upon to set up a WhatsApp hotline for quick action to rescue Malaysian victims who have been duped into working in Cambodia. This was following a news report that the Hong Kong government will be working with the Chinese foreign ministry and Interpol to bring residents who are […]
