Decision to extend school year praised
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing has lauded the decision to extend the school year to February by the Ministry of Education (MOE). He also congratulated federal Senior Education Minister Dr Radzi Jidin for making the decision to make up for the loss of over 100 school days when the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Replace last year’s lost school days
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to review the school holidays in order to replace the missing 100 school days of last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In making this call, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said the ministry should find ways to make up […]
Muhyiddin’s offer ‘too late’
KUCHING: The political reforms offered by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin would had been the political reform of the century for Malaysia, if it were accepted by all parties. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing, in saying this, said that a day before the former’s resignation, he made a […]
Inter-partner understanding keeps Malaysia stable
KUCHING: In order to mitigate the ‘acrimonious relationship’ between Malaya and the two Bornean states of Sarawak and Sabah, the federation needs to be kept stable by way of understanding each partner’s characteristics while striving to live in peace and harmony. When making this point, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut […]
Masing doles out RM3.17 million in MRP funds
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has distributed a total of RM3.17 million in minor rural project (MRP) funds to various Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), women bureaus, associations, and clubs in Sarawak this year. The first phase of MRP fund distribution amounting to RM1.8 […]
Understand our partner’s characteristics for harmonious living
Malaysia Day — a Sarawak leader’s view Malaysia Day is a historical event to be remembered amidst the hardship and conflicts faced in forming a nation as it is today. “The birth of Malaysia 58 years ago on Sept 16 was a momentous historical event for Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah. “Malaysia was born […]
Anti-Party Hopping Bill necessary
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has reiterated that the tabling of the Anti-Party Hopping Bill was necessary. He said the tabling of the Bill — to prevent elected representatives from betraying the trust of voters — was embarrassing but needed. “The tabling of this Bill is a public […]
Masing concurs with Dr Sim’s assessment of Covid-19 situation
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing concurs with the suggestions by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian on how to live with the coronavirus. “Covid-19 will be part of our lives in the next few years and will eventually evolve to become a […]
‘Lockdown’ of govt offices worrying
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has expressed concern over the lockdowns or closure of government offices becoming a standard procedure upon detection of positive Covid-19 cases in such premises. This could delay the process to prepare and approve the required documentation by relevant government departments, he said. “I […]
Speak bad English? No prob lah!
Masing advises politicians to use interpreters KUCHING: Malaysian politicians whose English is questionable are urged to bring an interpreter when addressing an English-speaking audience. This was suggested by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing who pointed out that inability to speak fluent English is nothing to be embarrassed about. “Fluency […]
