Masing lauds Khairy’s recent statement on Covid-19 status
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has concurred with Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s recent statement on the Covid-19’s status. He stated that 80 per cent herd immunity, which Sarawak hoped to achieve by September this year, would render vaccinated people as relatively protected from the severe impact of the […]
Prime Minister must be master juggler of talents and skills
KUCHING: The people have been urged not to be too harsh when it comes to criticising Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s choice of Cabinet members. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said, “The prime minister has been asked to appoint the best and brightest and this is easier said than […]
Legalise our foreign workers
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has proposed the setting up of a body to ensure only legal foreign workers with proper documentation and vaccinations are allowed to work in the state and subsequently keep the industries running. He said before Covid-19, illegal immigrants often entered Sarawak in search […]
Amend freedom of association laws to stop frogging
KUCHING: Having recall elections is not a practical way to stop political frogging culture, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said instead the section in the Federal Constitution (FC) which allows for freedom of association should be amended. “A section in our FC on the freedom of association […]
Don’t panic, says Masing as cases shoot up
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing has urged Sarawakians not to panic as the state recorded the highest Covid-19 cases in a day at 1,566 on Monday (Aug 16). “Sarawak has 1,566 positive cases. Never did we, in our wildest nightmare, expect to get these numbers in one day, most of which […]
Masing concurs with PM on anti-party hopping law proposal
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said that he agreed with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s proposal on tabling an anti-party hopping law in Parliament. “Anti-party hopping law is the only way to prevent our elected representatives from betraying the trust of their voters. “I have enough of […]
Limit inter-district travel to the fully jabbed
KUCHING: Inter-district travel in Sarawak should be limited to those who have been fully vaccinated, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. He also pointed out that the effectiveness of Covid-19 would only take place 14 days after the second dose. “According to a microbiologist from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Dr Zamberi […]
Kapit frontliners valued via food packages
KAPIT: The frontliners in Kapit were given food packages as a token of appreciation from the state government. “Without their dedication, hard work and selfless sacrifice, Sarawak will not reach the 80 percent vaccination rate by August this year,” said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said this after […]
Masing surprised no one working at Bakun
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing hopes that the movement control order (MCO) has not given the public and private sector the excuse of not working full time. He said this after a visit to see the progress of the Bakun alternative road and the construction of the Bakun jetty. “I […]
Seal Sarawak borders during state election
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing has proposed that the Sarawak borders be totally sealed during the 12th state election. Masing, who is also the Sarawak Border Security Control Committee chairman, said that if the state election was called soon, the committee might, after its meeting, suggest to the government that […]
