Winds of change in political funding
Once I got into politics, I saw the real fight, where big money controls everything, and where politicians care more about campaign contributions than the people they’re supposed to represent. – Richard Ojeda, American politician and retired US army soldier Political financing is at the heart of a political party’s sustainable functioning and survival. In […]
Chamber wants more Orang Ulu professionals appointed
KUCHING: The Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) has appealed to the state government to consider granting a number of suggestions, including appointing qualified and experienced Orang Ulu professionals to sit on the boards of state government linked companies and their subsidiaries. Its president Datuk Mutang Tagal mentioned Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, Land […]
Use Emergency Ordinance responsibly
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to use the Emergency Ordinance (EO) responsibly, and not as a means to bully or twist the arm of the private healthcare sector in order to use its resources. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy said the EO should be used for a collaborative […]
Great hopes for TV Sarawak
KUCHING: The people of Sarawak have many hopes for TV Sarawak, Sarawak’s very own television station which was recently announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. During his Sarawak Day speech on Wednesday (July 22), he revealed that the Ministry of Multimedia and Communications had granted Sarawak a ten-year licence to operate […]
