Timely for DPM post be given to Sarawak or Sabah
KUCHING: It is timely that the country’s deputy prime minister post be given to a candidate from either Sarawak or Sabah. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the person appointed could take charge of the welfare of Sarawakians and Sabahans. “After 58 years of the formation of Malaysia, I think […]
Nanta proposed as deputy prime minister
KUCHING: It will be a great advantage for Malaysia if a leader from Sarawak is made deputy prime minister in the new federal government, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth Information Chief, Andy Lawrence. He suggested Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi for the post. “He will fit by virtue of his experiences. He is now completing six […]
Next federal government needs to be more stable
KUCHING: The next federal government needs to be more stable and prioritise handling the Covid-19 situation in our country, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Welfare, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister hoped that the new federal government would be more stable and assist those who have been affected by the pandemic. “We […]
Hold general election soon to resolve political chaos
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim is of the view that a general election (GE) should be held soon to resolve the political chaos and power struggle occurring at the federal government level. He said since the Covid-19 vaccines were being rolled out to the people, there was no […]
SUPP hopes political quarrels will end with new federal government
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) hopes that the formation of a new federal government will end all political quarrels so complete focus can be given to the wellbeing of the country and the people. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said these few days were critical for the future of the nation. “We believe in […]
744 food baskets distributed under Pemulih
MUKAH: A total of 744 food baskets under the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) were distributed to recipients on Monday. Present to hand over the contribution was Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. When met, Hanifah, who is also Mukah Member of Parliament, […]
More than 110 MPs still support the government
KUALA LUMPUR: The government continues to enjoy the support of more than 110 members of parliament, its chief whip in the Dewan Rakyat, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. Ismail Sabri, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, called on the people to remain calm in the face of the current situation and urged everyone to pray […]
Sarawak can regain rights under MA63
KUCHING: Sarawakians are getting more vocal about regaining rights under the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63) that have been eroded over the years by the federal government. “We are longing to bring back the basic practice and observance of good governance, fair play and equality by the powers that be. “What we all long for of […]
Recipients grateful, thankful for Pemulih food aid
KUCHING: Recipients of the food aid under the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) are thankful to the federal government for being concerned about their welfare. The federal government recently allocated RM300,000 to all MPs including the opposition for them to implement the Food Basket Aid for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Pat on the back for CM and team
KUCHING: The good ties it enjoys with the federal government have made Sarawak the best performing state in Covid-19 vaccinations, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister also applauded Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his Cabinet team for steering the state out of […]
