Fed govt will continue projects in Sarawak
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic that the federal government will continue current development projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for Sarawak. “Even if there is a reduction in development allocations to MPs (RM3.8 million to RM1.3 million), I think the federal […]
Proposal to revise weight restriction of heavy vehicles on roads
BINTULU: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MoTS) will prepare a paper to revise the current weight restriction order and regulations regarding heavy vehicles on the state’s roads. In stating this, Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the proposal would be submitted to the highest level of the Sarawak government and then to the federal […]
Change to be referred to rulers and Parliament
KUCHING: The change in the status of the two states as regions needs to be referred first to the Conference of Rulers and then the Parliament, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He revealed this after chairing the high-level Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) implementation action committee meeting at the state legislative assembly (DUN) complex […]
Annual special grant to Sarawak increased to RM300 mln
BY GOH PEI PEI & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The federal government has agreed to increase the annual special grant to Sarawak from RM16 million to RM300 million. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said an agreement has been reached that the allocation under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution will be distributed based on the […]
‘Rest assured; we are behind you’ Abang Jo tells Anwar
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & GOH PEI PEI KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident that the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s past experience in the federal government is able to steer Malaysia through challenging times. He said Anwar’s vast experience as well as his political background and knowledge, […]
NGO groups hope Gawai and Kaamatan declared national public holidays
KUCHING: A group of Dayak NGOs is urging on the federal government to declare Gawai and Kaamatan as public holidays across the country. The leaders of the NGOs, namely Wellie Henry Majang (DTTAS), Paul Raja (DNC), Samuel Suring (PAIS), Michael M Jok (SCRIPS), Rafael Dru (SADIA Miri), Wilfred Nissem (Persatuan Terabai Menua), Robert Umping (PERASA) […]
School development and teacher recruitment most crucial
BETONG: Sarawak should be given autonomy over two foremost aspects in the field of education by the federal government. “In my opinion, among the most important autonomy aspects are matters related to physical development to reduce the number of poor-condition schools,” said Spaoh Islamic Charitable Trust Board (Lakis) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi “Secondly, […]
Autonomy good starting point to recognise MA63
KUCHING: The federal government’s move to agree in principle the autonomy involving education and health to Sarawak is a good starting point in an effort to recognise and respect the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Political analyst Professor Dr. Novel Lyndon said the move will also give the Sarawak government room to formulate policies, strategies and […]
State in better locus to execute various projects
KUCHING: Sarawak is in a better position to implement many projects, thereby minimising unnecessary wastage with first-hand knowledge about the needs of its people. In commending the federal government’s effort which has agreed in principle to return the health and education autonomy to Sarawak, political analyst Dr Gregory Hii said the main focus is to […]
Putrajaya must not abdicate financial responsibility
KUCHING: The federal government’s move to agree in principle to return the autonomy on education and health to Sarawak is a good thing to help the state bring its plans to fruition. In pointing this out, political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said these include emphasising on English in the education system and better health […]
