Help pig farmers get back on their feet: Federation
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is urged to assist pig farmers whose business has been affected by the recent swine flu. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said the issue has badly affected the industry. “It has resulted in the lack of supply to the market, steep rise in the price of […]
State or region – what’s in a name?
A country is not a mere territory; the particular territory is only its foundation. The country is the idea that rises upon that foundation; it is the sentiment of love, the sense of fellowship that binds together all the sons of that territory. –Giuseppe Mazzini, Italian activist We have heard all too often Sarawak’s […]
ASPIRASI calls for set up of oil ministry
KUCHING: A Sarawak-based political party has suggested that the Anwar Administration create a minister of oil portfolio as is the practice in several oil-producing countries. Sarawak Aspiration People’s Party (ASPIRASI) president Lina Soo said the reason based on the argument that oil and natural gas (O&G) is a major contributor to the federal coffers, accounting […]
Amendments to constitution will strengthen Sarawak’s position in the federation
KUCHING: The proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution (FC) will strengthen Sarawak’s position in the Malaysian federation. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu took note of the amendment to Article 160(2) of the FC to define Sept 16 as Malaysia Day and to incorporate the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA 63) […]
Amendments to Federal Constitution will reflect true meaning of federation
KUCHING: The proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution will reflect the true meaning of a united federation consisting of the three regions of Sabah, Sarawak and Malaya. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said the amendments would help restore and reinforce the special status of Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners in the federation “This […]
