Stable federal government crucial for continuous develpoment
KUCHING: The country needs a stable federal government to ensure continuous development, said Gerald Rentab Jabu. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief said the recent visit by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reinforced the federal government’s commitment to amend the Federal Constitution to incorporate the spirit of Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “Chief […]
We’ll help ensure stability in Putrajaya
KUCHING: Sarawak will play its part to ensure political stability in the country. The reassurance came from Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who said only when there is a stable government would the nation be peaceful. Otherwise, the nation would be affected. “In Sarawak, of course we have our own formula and our own culture. “If Sarawak continues to be stable like this, the Malaysian government would also be stable. That, you can count on me,” he told Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at a luncheon with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). “If Sarawak becomes kucar kacir (a mess), then the federal government would also be affected. “But so far, the GPS government made up of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), is in the same direction. “When the state is peaceful, we will be able to assist the federal government in terms of administration of the country and the implementation of inclusivity-based policies,” he added. Abang Johari pointed out that the prime minister is well aware of the state’s development situation, to which he said the man would do his best to ensure that Sarawak would be well developed. “I think he wants to protect what there is in Sarawak. After all, Sarawak is his second home,” he said.
Let’s leave it to the court, says Muhyiddin
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he will leave it to the court for its decision on the federal government’s appeal against a High Court decision to allow non-Muslims to use the word ‘Allah’. “Well, I cannot comment that much because the case is now with the court. The appeal is on, so let’s wait for the result. “And I would not want to express my personal feelings because it would be subjudice. “The Attorney-General has appealed against that, and we leave it entirely to the court to decide,” he said in a press conference after visiting Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) new Day Care Centre in conjunction with his visit to Sarawak here today (April 2). Muhyiddin was responding to questions regarding certain parties which raised their concern on the federal government’s appeal against the High Court decision. On March 10, the High Court ruled that Christians nationwide could use the word ‘Allah’ and three other Arabic words – Baitullah, Kaabah and solat in their religious publications for education purposes. Court of Appeal judge Nor Bee Ariffin, sitting as a High Court judge, had allowed a judicial review application by Sarawak native Christian, Jill Ireland Lawrence Bill, whose legal battle on the matter began 13 years ago. However on March 15, the federal government gave a notice that it would appeal against the High Court ruling.
Celebrate democracy, contest first then form partnership
KUCHING: The formation of the next federal government will benefit the people as it will be built on a broader consensus among Malaysians. Political analyst Prof Dr Jayum Jawan predicted that the next general election will be an open field with no coalitions showing that they can command a clear majority. “The political climate in […]
Government committed to vaccine rollout plan
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hopes the Covid-19 vaccine registration process will be well-received by the people of Sarawak so that the state’s economic recovery can be expedited. “Now we are in the process of rolling out our vaccination plan. This has become a total commitment by the federal government and with state’s […]
No need for Sarawak to beg
KUCHING: There is no need for Sarawak to be begging as things are moving quite well for the state, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Karim Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president was commenting on Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chief Chong Chieng Jen’s recent claim that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had changed from […]
Sarawak to announce new decision on ties with federal government
LUBOK ANTU: The Sarawak government will make a decision soon pertaining to the state’s relations with the Perikatan Nasional-led (PN) federal government, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said yesterday. Without elaborating on the matter, he hinted that it was related to the state’s demands to restore its rights as stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). […]
State government committed to helping Kg Tunku residents
BY ZARINA ABDULLAH KUCHING: The Sarawak government has helped as much as possible to solve the problem of structural cracks in the homes of residents at Kampung Tunku RPR, Phase 2, Petra Jaya. The cracks and damage occurred due to the work on sewerage projects in the surrounding areas since 2017. Law, State-Federal Relations and […]
Four ordinances in Covid-19 fight
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Four ordinances had been enacted by the federal government in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the first was the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 regarding allocating necessary powers to the government to manage the pandemic. “The second […]
Prioritise teachers in vaccination
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) has urged the federal government to give priority for the teachers to receive vaccines under the recently announced government’s People and Economic Strategic Empowerment Programme (Pemerkasa). KGBS president Ahmad Malie noted that one of the initiatives laid out in Pemerkasa is to increase the allocation for the immunisation programme […]
