Address grievances of Sarawakians, Sabahans
KUCHING: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government must respect the legitimate rights and interests of Sabah and Sarawak. In pointing this out, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa chairman, Wilfred Yap added that PN should urgently address the genuine grievances of Sarawakians and Sabahans. “PN should give priority to recognising Sabah and Sarawak as […]
Open more bank branches, ATMs
BELADIN: The federal government through the Ministry of Finance is urged to open more bank branches as well as automated teller machines (ATMs) in the rural districts. According to Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, the need for facilities such as bank branches and ATMs, especially in rural areas, is very important following the recent Covid-19 […]
Sarawak to follow federal decision
ENTRY RESTRICTION BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak will follow the federal government’s decision in barring long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines from entering Malaysia, with this new restriction starting on September 7. “We are part of Malaysia, so we are going to follow,” said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk […]
GPS has its own ideologies
KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar stressed today that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had its own ideologies and did not share the ideologies of Perikatan Nasional (PN) parties such as Pas. “GPS is not with PN, but it is part of the federal government which is PN plus GPS government. “That […]
Our Bomba needs different from Malaya’s
KUCHING: The federal government has been told to reconsider when it comes to applying Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) norms in Sarawak. Sarawak Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian explains that Sarawak has a huge petrochemical industry, numerous hydroelectric dams and longhouses in remote areas. “That is why when it […]
RM83.2mil allocation shows govt cares
MIRI: Two people’s representatives in this region have applauded the federal government’s decision to set aside RM83.2mil out RM150mil for this year’s price standardisation programme in Sarawak. The amount was revealed by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi in Parliament on Thursday (Aug 6), when replying to a supplementary question from […]
Resolve long-standing UEC issue, federal govt told
KUCHING: It is high time for the federal government to take positive steps in resolving the long-standing Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) issue. Association of Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary School in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Jonathan Chai said this was the best chance for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to […]
CM to announce decision
ONE-THIRD PARLIAMENT REPRESENTATION KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the outcome of Sarawak’s demand on the allocation of one-third Parliamentary seats from the federal government in September. According to Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the Sarawak government had discussed the matter with the federal […]
Energy key to Sarawak’s progress, says CM
BALEH: Energy for running agricultural industries and other industries is crucial to the overall development of Sarawak’s economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that with the takeover of the Bakun Hydroelectric Project (HEP) from the federal government and power generation from the Batang Ai, Murum and later Baleh […]
Rep thanks fed govt for SMK Balingian project
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo thanked the federal government for agreeing to continue with the proposed Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Balingian project which was reported to be in the tendering process currently. The former Balingian assemblyman also thanked the Sarawak Education Department for its role and contribution in facilitating the development and progress of the […]
