Solar in Malaysia — challenges, and too much of a good thing?
By Sii Radziah Hamzah SOLAR enthusiasts are jumping on the bandwagon to promote the renewable energy (RE) source, harping that it is freely available and more cost-effective. But is this true? And is too much solar a good thing? Let’s explore this further. Solar is available only during the day; thus, you still need to […]
We’ll help ensure stability in Putrajaya
KUCHING: Sarawak will play its part to ensure political stability in the country. The reassurance came from Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who said only when there is a stable government would the nation be peaceful. Otherwise, the nation would be affected. “In Sarawak, of course we have our own formula and our own culture. “If Sarawak continues to be stable like this, the Malaysian government would also be stable. That, you can count on me,” he told Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at a luncheon with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). “If Sarawak becomes kucar kacir (a mess), then the federal government would also be affected. “But so far, the GPS government made up of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), is in the same direction. “When the state is peaceful, we will be able to assist the federal government in terms of administration of the country and the implementation of inclusivity-based policies,” he added. Abang Johari pointed out that the prime minister is well aware of the state’s development situation, to which he said the man would do his best to ensure that Sarawak would be well developed. “I think he wants to protect what there is in Sarawak. After all, Sarawak is his second home,” he said.
Govt files appeal against use of word ‘Allah’ ruling
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has filed an appeal against the High Court ruling that Christians nationwide can use the word “Allah” and three other Arabic words in their religious publications for educational purposes. The other three words are Baitullah, Kaabah and solat. The notice of appeal was filed at the High Court registrar’s office. Copies […]
Don’t blame the government
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman supports the RM10,000 compound for violators of the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Clarence Ting Ing Horh said he was upset to find many individuals in Sarawak, especially in Sibu district, still violating the SOPs. “In the past, the compound was only […]
Police, MACC deny being used as political weapons
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied allegations that it is being used as a political weapon to conduct investigations with the objective of taking action against opposition political leaders. “I emphasise that PDRM has never been pressured to do so and will not allow this force to be used for the purpose […]
Helping the people top priority of civil servants
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today instructed civil servants to accord top priority to efforts to help the people in this difficult period of the Covid-19 pandemic. The prime minister said they should expedite the process of delivering aid to the people. “They (the people) cannot wait too long. Even a delay by one day […]
Governments are taking the lead in combating virus
KUCHING: A local politician has commended the state government for its efforts in managing the Covid-19 pandemic through the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) youth chief, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the involvement of governments in managing the current pandemic was common around the world. He said any form of disaster […]
Govt allocates RM20.7 bln for wage subsidy programme
KUALA LUMPUR: The wage subsidy programme (PSU) announced by the government in 2020 and 2021 amounted to a total of RM20.7 billion. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the allocation for the wage subsidy programme so far this year amounted to RM3 billion. “With the expansion of scope to include all […]
Government to streamline civil service attendance system
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will streamline the civil servants work attendance system to ensure continuous service delivery following the implementation of the movement control order (MCO). Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman said there are still gaps that need to be improved in the system and he is confident […]
Govt must address health, economic issues
KUCHING: If the government is able to show its determination and resolve in addressing the health and economic issues affecting the nation, then confidence from foreign investors and the people will follow, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president was commenting on a remark by Senior Minister […]
