People have every right, Yii tells Karim

KUCHING: Sarawakians have every right to question the government’s spending on any project or infrastructure and thus should not be merely dismissed as politicking or painted as an opposition agenda. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this is especially when it is of public interest and involves a significant amount of public funds. “Abdul... Read More

Sarawak News

January 31, 2023

Abdul Karim: Criticism will not stop proposed tallest flagpole project

KUCHING: The country’s proposed tallest flagpole project here will serve as another landmark to attract tourists. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the RM30 million 99-meter-tall flagpole will not be an issue despite some ongoing criticisms. He revealed that a private sector firm has come forward to... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

January 29, 2023

City’s flag pole project funded by private sector as CSR contribution

KUCHING: The Office of the Premier of Sarawak (OPS) has clarified that the proposed tallest flagpole project in the city is not funded by the Sarawak government but by the private sector. It said the project is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) contribution in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak as a party to... Read More

Sarawak News

January 29, 2023

All-round support for priority to dilapidated schools

KUCHING: Teachers and parents have given their vote of approval to the Ministry of Education’s (MoE’s) pledge to give top priority to dilapidated schools throughout the state. It was reported that some 1,000 schools in Sarawak require remedial attention. Since the maintenance of a school’s physical condition falls under the purview of the government the... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

January 29, 2023

Constitutional catharsis

A written Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document. It’s a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of the Age. — B. R. Ambedkar, Indian jurist The time to restructure the Federal Constitution (FC) has arrived to accommodate all 21st century stakeholders — the People, the Borneo Regions, the Peninsular States, and... Read More

Column, Opinion

January 28, 2023

Yii: Think twice before building flagpole in Petra Jaya; funds could be used for public infrastructure, healthcare, education

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii appealed to the state government and the premier to reconsider their plans to erect the country’s highest flagpole in Petra Jaya. “It is reported that the flagpole is being erected to mark Sarawak’s achievements in regaining its rights and privileges under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), including the elevation... Read More

Sarawak News

January 27, 2023

Yes to tax-free bonuses for private sector

KUCHING: Most members of the public are of the view that private employees should receive tax-free bonuses. On January 20, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that bonuses given by the state governments to civil servants will no longer be taxed. The decision was made following a request from Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

January 26, 2023

MA63 solutions will lead to stronger unity: Aaron

LABUAN: National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang believes that the ultimate solutions to the issues relating to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will lead to stronger unity among Malaysian. He said the appointment of a political leader from Sarawak, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister, who is tasked with expediting matters related... Read More

Nation

January 26, 2023

MA63 must be addressed to safeguard Sarawak

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is adamant that issues like the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) must be addressed in order to prevent Sarawak from further falling behind. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president noted that Sarawak’s development has not kept pace with Peninsular Malaysia despite 60 years of independence. He stated... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

January 23, 2023

Dr Sim: Health autonomy is complex matter; it has to be comprehensive

KUCHING: Health autonomy is a complex matter, and a very comprehensive discussion is needed to achieve the parameter of autonomy, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim said some of the issues concerning the matter include funding for operations, equipment, and qualified manpower, aside from healthcare services and regulations. “The implementation... Read More

Sarawak News

People have every right, Yii tells Karim

Abdul Karim: Criticism will not stop proposed tallest flagpole project

City’s flag pole project funded by private sector as CSR contribution

All-round support for priority to dilapidated schools

Constitutional catharsis

Yii: Think twice before building flagpole in Petra Jaya; funds could be used for public infrastructure, healthcare, education

Yes to tax-free bonuses for private sector

MA63 solutions will lead to stronger unity: Aaron

MA63 must be addressed to safeguard Sarawak

Dr Sim: Health autonomy is complex matter; it has to be comprehensive

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