Abang Jo ensures prosperity for Sarawak
DEBAK: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is committed to continuing all the struggles of previous leaders for the continuity of development although he has his own leadership style. Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam said, under Abang Johari’s leadership, Sarawak’s rights will continue to be fought for as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement […]
Senator chides PSB for ignorance
KUCHING: A senator has chided Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) for its ignorance of the law and history regarding Sarawak’s independence. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) deputy secretary-general Senator Rita Insol said she was shocked to note PSB’s contradiction of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s statement that July 22 was when […]
Sarawak to continue
TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN ENGLISH SIBU: Sarawak will continue to teach Science and Mathematics subjects in English (PPSMI) despite the decision by Putrajaya to terminate the programme. Education, Science and Technology Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said this was the wish of the state government, which was also in line with English […]
Thumbs up to CM’s call for one-third Parliament seats
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s renewed call for Sarawak and Sabah to be given one-third of the seats in Parliament is a positive development towards restoring the rights and powers of Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, former Miri mayor Datuk Lawrence Lai said it could be […]
In support of one-third representation call
KUCHING: All MPs regardless of their political alliance should acknowledge the foundation for the Federation of Malaysia by supporting necessary constitutional amendments for representation of at least one-third in Parliament for Sabah and Sarawak. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang said the legislation would empower Sabah and Sarawak to safeguard their constitutional […]
Lo comments on Wan Zulkiflee’s resignation
KUCHING: Petronas chief executive officer Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin’s resignation recently due to his disagreement with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over the plan to pay RM2 billion in sales tax to Sarawak shows that the latter did not know the Malaysian Agreement 1963 and had failed to acknowledge it, said Batu […]
PKR Lubok Antu Branch chief resigns
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Lubok Antu Branch chief Nicholas Bawin Anggat has resigned from all party posts and as party member effective immediately. A statement from PKR Lubok Antu permanent chairman Enggang Sandam yesterday said Bawin’s resignation was confirmed by the committee members of PKR Lubok Antu. Sandam said that Bawin had resigned from […]
SUPP maintains stand on PDA, TSA
MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) appears to maintain its stance on the legality of the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA) and the Territorial Sea Act 2012(TSA), saying that both were unconstitutional on the ground that they were enacted without obtaining consent from Sarawak. SUPP publicity and information chief Adam Yii, in a statement yesterday, […]
Agreement reflects state govt’s people’s interest first policy
KUCHING: The settlement reached by the Sarawak government and national oil and Gas Company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is a manifestation of the government’s good ruling and always putting the people’s interest first, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He thanked the federal government, and in particular Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, for […]
Effective native courts
In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organised robbery. – St. Augustine, early Christian theologian BY NAVIN-CHANDRA NAIDU Sarawak’s existing native court system has the potential to blaze new trails when it is regulated, controlled, ruled and led by established and entrenched traditions, customs and mores enumerated in the Adat Iban. It must […]
