All MPs should support the Federal Constitution amendment

KUCHING: A state lawmaker has expressed hope that the proposed amendments to Articles 1(2) and 160(2) of the Federal Constitution (FC) will get the support of all MPs across the divide. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the proposed amendment was long overdue, adding it was to right what was misconstructed in the FC. […]

Full support for CM to maintain political, economic stability

KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has called upon all parties to give their full support to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in order to enjoy political and economic stability as well as to improve the living standards of the people. “We should be thankful to our chief minister who […]

Time for politicians to focus on constituents

MIRI: With Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s appointment as Malaysia’s ninth prime minister, politicians should stop bickering over the post and start focusing on battling the Covid-19 pandemic, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. “Our King, Al Sultan Abdullah has made the decision to appoint Ismail Sabri as our […]

PN MPs stand firm with Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR: All Perikatan Nasional (PN) members of Parliament (MPs), from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), PAS and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), stand firm with Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the ninth Prime Minister. PN secretary-general, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, said the appointment of Ismail Sabri could stop the political crisis, and unite […]

Ismail Sabri as DPM good move

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his full support for the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as Deputy Prime Minister. He described this appointment as a good move by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “Sharing the same views with our Sarawak leaders, the appointment […]

Heads of religious institutions support vaccination programme

KUCHING: Various heads of religious institutions in Sarawak have given their unanimous support to the government’s Covid-19 immunisation programme, and has urged all to support it as well. Recently, the Sarawak government through its inclusive approach, called for a meeting with heads of religious institutions to discuss and update them on the programme. During the […]

GPS pledges full support to Muhyiddin as PM

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has pledged its full support to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in leading the country. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also GPS chairman applauded Muhyiddin on his efforts to stabilise the country despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Abang Johari pointed out that political […]

Longhouse chief backs SRDC deputy chairman for Dudong

SIBU: Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong visited Rumah (Rh) Martinus Nyuram, a longhouse situated on the scenic banks of Sungai Assan.  Longhouse chief Tuai Rumah (TR) Martinus Nyuram wanted the longhouse to be registered as a homestay. As such, Wong liaised with Assistant Tourism Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting, who requested […]

Agong advises all MPs to fully support Budget 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today advised all Members of Parliament (MPs) to fully support Budget 2021 to ensure the wellbeing of the people and the recovery of the country’s economy which has been affected by Covid-19. Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said His […]

Full support hope for national budget 2021

MUKAH: The national budget 2021 to be tabled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in Parliament on Nov 6 should receive good support. In saying this, Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said she was hoping both the lawmakers from the political divides to give their undivided support. This would enable the government to […]