Federal govt reminded to work with state govt
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY Besides pursuing health and education autonomy, Sarawak must also ensure that funding from the federal government is available for the purpose. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki added that the federal government must not only allocate significant and realistic amount of funds, but also distribute its funds to […]
Federal reserve land handover to Sabah, Sarawak being finalised
LABUAN: The process of handing over the federal government’s reserve land in Sabah and Sarawak to the two states is now being finalised, said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs, and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said that the process is in accordance with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). […]
Fadillah working on details for autonomy return
KUCHING: The federal government is currently exploring the possibility of handing over the administration of education and healthcare matters to the Sabah and Sarawak governments. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that further discussions were needed between the relevant federal and state ministries to determine the scope of work to be carried out […]
State warns against misuse of official positions.
KUCHING: Sarawak has made it clear that it will not compromise on its autonomy over immigration, land, and sea rights, which are protected by the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Politicians from the other states including ministers and deputy ministers need to be reminded that Sarawak has the absolute power to ban the entry from any […]
Commitment to equal partnership finally evident: DAP
SIBU: An actual commitment by the federal government to equal partnership with Sarawak and Sabah can finally be seen through the Unity Government, said Steven Sim. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) National Organising Secretary stressed that the increase in allocation to Sabah and Sarawak in Budget 2023 is one of the commitments made by the […]
Credibility of unity government depends on performance
KUCHING: The credibility of the unity government will be determined by how well it does in implementing initiatives within 100 days of taking office. With the objective of convincing the nation that the government is serious and works to implement the manifesto – fighting for efforts to assist the people in reducing the cost of […]
Return and serve S’wak, Dr Hazland tells students
KUCHING: Sarawak students in Great Britain have been encouraged to return home to take up job opportunities that will be available following recent developments back home. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Hazland Abang Hipni, who recently met up with 15 students from the Sarawak Students’ Association at a meet-up session hosted by the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
