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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lo has high hopes for PM Anwar
KUCHING: High hopes are directed towards Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to fulfil and restore the rights of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has pointed out that Sarawak has been working well with the federal government, and currently the situation has been really good. He said that as […]
Nanta lauds allocation to intensify border security
KUCHING: Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has welcomed the announcement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to beef up border security. “Currently, the importance of building roads at the border will help strengthen security along the border. “This is not due to the threat of the bordering nations but instead […]
Call to examine closely legality of MA63
KUCHING: President of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK), Voon Lee Shan has suggested that the formation of Malaysia be examined closely including the legality of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “The Gabungan Parti Sarawak(GPS) government should disclose to the public what it found in London about the MA63,” he said. He also added that if the […]
