Taib’s work a reference to other lawmakers
KUCHING: The late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s political acumen and contribution serves as a reference to current and aspiring lawmakers. In stressing this, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the former Head of State and father of modern Sarawak was the architect behind Sarawak’s progress and success. “His great political endeavours will be a ‘priceless […]
Greenland unveils draft independence constitution
COPENHAGEN: Greenland’s lawmakers on Friday got their first look at a draft constitution which the autonomous territory could rely on if it comes to negotiating independence from Denmark. Developed in secrecy over four years, the 49-paragraph document written in Greenlandic was presented by a constitutional commission to the territory’s parliament, the Inatsisartut, where it will […]
French lawmakers back social networking apps for children under 15
PARIS: The National Assembly, France’s lower house, on Thursday approved in the first reading a bill on mandatory parental consent for the use of social networks by teenagers aged under 15, reported Sputnik. During the plenary meeting, the lower house approved in an 82-to-2 vote the mandatory age verification for users on social networking apps […]
Opening up to public scrutiny
There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny — they should be setting the example of transparency. – Edward Snowden, American former computer intelligence consultant One bad move and you’re done – that’s how it is in today’s politics. The overwhelming pressure to get everything right and […]
MA63 amendment successful, thanks to GPS lawmakers
KUCHING: As a result of the strength and dedication of all Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) MPs, the state has achieved various successes through the amendment of the Constitution related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy chief of Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB) Demak Laut Branch Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paie said if viewed […]
Mandatory death penalty: Lawmakers discuss alternatives
KUCHING: The views of MPs and representatives of Barisan Nasional (BN), Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) will be taken into account as efforts continue on the proposed abolition of the mandatory death penalty. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this following an engagement […]
DAP wants more senators from Sarawak appointed
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP has suggested that more senators from Sabah and Sarawak be appointed to increase the representation of lawmakers in the Parliament from the two states. State chairman Chong Chieng Jen noted that in the Westminster model of parliamentary government, the Senate level in the Parliament represents states which are underpopulated. “In that sense, […]
Call for better protection for women in divorce cases
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has urged lawmakers to address the loopholes on the maintenance awarded to ex-spouses in divorce cases for better protection of the women and their children. Its president, Voon Lee Shan said current legislations are inadequate in protecting women and children in divorce cases, and often times in a divorce settlement […]
Lethargic Loathsome Legislation
I never expect a perfect work from an imperfect man. — Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers The frailty of human logic and the proclivity to make costly mistakes is evident in the law making business when spurious laws, suspect amendments and specious law reforms take centre stage showcasing the lawmakers’ lack of hindsight […]
No meddling from Malaya, says CM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM MIRI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will defend the sanctity of its local government system which has been in existence and recognised since the Brooke and Colonial era. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that any attempt by lawmakers from Malaya to interfere with the system would not […]
