Mixed reactions to reintroduction of GST
KUCHING: The federal government is keen to bring back the goods and services tax (GST) in order to expand its revenue base. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri said the government was aware of the negative perception towards GST. Hence, it would formulate ways to educate the public on the importance of GST and transparent tax collection […]
2,393 teachers hired last year, 766 Sarawakians
A total of 2,393 teachers were recruited for the state under the one-off teachers recruitment exercise last year to address the shortage of teachers in Sarawak. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said Sarawakians make up 766 of the total number of teachers recruited. “Baleh assemblyman (Nicholas Kudi Jantai) has […]
Rep wants healthcare facilities in Tebedu upgraded
THE Federal government has been urged to seriously look into the healthcare facilities in Tebedu constituency. Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS-Tebedu) said that there was a clinic in his constituency but it was in a dilapidated and sorry state. “It needs funding and needs to be updated and upgraded to a higher level and equipped […]
Taib wants Putrajaya to enhance border security efforts
THE FEDERAL government has been urged to work closely with the Sarawak government to strengthen the state’s border security. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud also called on the federal government to intensify cross-border monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in Sarawak. “This will ensure our public safety and border security will not be […]
State still waiting for grant formula
KUCHING: The state government wants the federal government to come up with a formula for its special annual grants under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has not received any grant as it is still waiting for the formula which should be based […]
What’s the UEC hold-up, SUPP asks KL
SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) wants the federal government to emulate the state in recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). This was one of the three resolutions adopted at the party’s Bukit Assek branch triennial general meeting cum election of new office-bearers here today. “What is our federal government waiting for?,” asked Bukit Assek […]
DPM from Sarawak will benefit federal government
KUCHING: The federal government should give equal and the best treatment to its partners, Sarawak and Sabah. In saying this, Persatuan Warga Islam Saribas (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng said there should be therefore no problem or obstacle for the federal Cabinet to have a Sarawakian deputy prime minister. He added that this will strengthen […]
Lower air fares into Sarawak
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to revise airfare price of flights coming into Sarawak including flight frequencies from peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said by having more flights at lower prices, it would help to encourage more international tourists to come to Sarawak as the […]
No problem in devolving education powers
KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says there should be no problem in devolving the power for education to Sarawak. He said that this was because Sarawak had already decided to establish certain schools in the state and there was no objection on the […]
BN win proves lack of trust in PH
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional’s (BN) landslide victory in the Johor state polls is proof of the rakyat’s diminishing trust in Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) ability to govern. Similar to the Melaka and Sarawak state election, the result came following PH’s failure to give back to the people during its 22-month reign as the federal government, said Santubong […]
