Prioritise recruiting Sarawakian teachers for DLP
The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development should get the federal government to prioritise the recruitment of more Sarawakian teachers specialising in Science and Mathematics to ensure the success of Dual Language Programme (DLP) in the state. Pending assemblywoman, Violet Yong said the teachers can get their training in any of the four Sarawak […]
Unity Govt National Convention to focus on people’s agenda, stability
KUALA LUMPUR: The Unity Government National Convention which will take place at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here this Sunday (May 14), will be proof that the coalition of 19 parties making up the federal government can sit at the same table to raise the people’s agenda. Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth Information head Mohammad Sollehin […]
Federal reserve land handover to Sabah, Sarawak being finalised
LABUAN: The process of handing over the federal government’s reserve land in Sabah and Sarawak to the two states is now being finalised, said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs, and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said that the process is in accordance with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). […]
Declare Gawai, Kaamatan as national public holidays – Dayak NGO
KUCHING: Gagasan NGO Dayak Sarawak, a non-governmental organisation, has urged the Malaysian federal government to declare the Gawai Dayak festival in Sarawak and the Kaamatan festival in Sabah as national public holidays. In a press statement issued today (May 6), the organisation said that the declaration of May 31 and June 1 as public holidays […]
Abdul Karim’s response to PKR Santubong chief
KUCHING: Ahmad Nazib Johari, who is PKR Santubong branch chief, is considered not suitable for federal-level posts, so he will only serve as an intermediary between Putrajaya and Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim opined. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts in response to Ahmad Nazib’s remarks that the federal government was […]
Carbon trading under federal jurisdiction
KUCHING: The suggestion for carbon trading to be placed under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Plantation and Commodity is being discussed with the federal government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that presently matters pertaining to carbon are under the purview of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and […]
Power provision to rural schools needs federal cooperation
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) hopes that the Ministry of Education (MOE) will give cooperation in its effort to provide electricity supply to the schools in the rural areas. In stating this, its minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi pointed out that schools are under the jurisdiction of the MOE, hence, constructing such facilities […]
Dr Sim wants MPs to fight for more fire stations in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak needs at least 21 more fire stations, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier explained that the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) had asked for more fire stations from the federal government. “It’s nothing new…I myself have constantly asked for (a) fire station in Batu Kawa and was approved […]
Mechanism sought on return of state land
KUCHING: Clarity is being sought on how state land in Sabah and Sarawak which had been handed over to the federal government but remain undeveloped are to be handed back to both states. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change has therefore been asked to finalise the mechanism to be used over such […]
Fadillah working on details for autonomy return
KUCHING: The federal government is currently exploring the possibility of handing over the administration of education and healthcare matters to the Sabah and Sarawak governments. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that further discussions were needed between the relevant federal and state ministries to determine the scope of work to be carried out […]
