Don’t make emergency an issue
BY NOR FARIZA MOHD RAZHI & N,SEVAGAMY The emergency proclaimed by the King to arrest the Covid-19 pandemic in the country should not be made an issue because Malaysia is not the only country that has declared it, said legal expert Datuk Mohd Haaziq Pillay Abdullah. He said countries such as New Zealand, Japan, Australia, France, Finland and […]
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 […]
Solving stateless issues
KUCHING: Sarawak seeks to reinstate both the Special Committee on Citizenship under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution and a Special Task Force to resolve the issue of stateless children and natives with no identification documents. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the ministry would submit […]
Dialogue on issues with Sg Laong folk
KUCHING: A dialogue was held with residents of Sg Laong at Rh Ngumbang Tia, Sg Laong Atas. Assistant Local Government Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said among the issues discussed was the non-fulfilment of an independent oil palm mill project in Sg Laong. He explained that the issue was company management problems. Also, its establishment […]
Issue of stateless children among the focus of Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of stateless children will be the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the Agenda of the Meeting on the Parliament website, the issue, included in the Question For Ministers session, is from Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen (DAP-Bandar Kuching), addressed to the Home Minister. It will ask about […]
New Chini rep hits the ground running
PEKAN: Fresh from his by-election win last night, Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Mohd Sharim Md Zin wasted no time in getting down to work — meeting people in the Chini state constituency today. By 8 am, Mohd Sharim was already having breakfast with Felda Chini 3 residents at a “roti canai” stall before heading to the […]
Use OSH professionals to provide proper advice during pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals can play an important role and are well-placed to provide the right advice and help to all sectors during this Covid-19 outbreak, said Alliance For Safe Community chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. He said they could also play important roles to help the government, companies, and organisations to protect lives, […]
Issues with Sabah, Sarawak can be ironed out
CYBERJAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has assured investors that the ongoing tussle between the federal government and Sabah and Sarawak on several issues, including oil royalty can be ironed out towards a “win-win” solution. Hence, the Prime Minister said investors should not worry about Sabah and Sarawak, instead they should invest in both states as they have good […]
Looking into bird keeping issues
MIRI: The state government will look into a win-win solution to address issues on the issuance of permits to those who keep protected bird species as pets. In disclosing this during a bird singing competition at Kampung Piasau Utara here yesterday, Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting assured that he would bring up the […]
