The Power of negotiation in entrepreneurship
By Dr Gabriel Wee Wei En In the intricate world of modern entrepreneurship, the iconic phrase “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse” from “The Godfather” holds more significance than a mere cinematic catchphrase. It encapsulates a powerful approach to negotiation, which is crucial for navigating the complex terrain of business deals. […]
GE15: PSB suspends seat talk with DAP
SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has stopped negotiating with Democratic Action Party (DAP) on seats allocation for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). Its president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the parties could not carry on with the discussions (on seat allocation) as DAP had insisted they would not give way on their incumbent […]
Don’t drag your feet on MA63 negotiations, Putrajaya told
By Natasha Jee & Sarah Hafizah Chandra SIBU: The Federal Government has been urged to ease the further negotiations on matter raised by the Sarawak Government on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In making this call, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s commitment to […]
Negotiations among opposition parties in Sarawak ‘just don’t work’; mostly seasonal political players
KUCHING: The opposition parties in Sarawak have kept negotiating for seats among themselves despite it not being an electoral pact – thus it defeats the purpose of negotiating. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political scientist Prof Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan said many of their negotiations have been reported, but they must realise that they were not […]
Six seats not up for negotiation, says PRS
BY TANIA LAM & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has no intention to part with any of the six parliamentary seats it was allocated to contest in the previous general election. It is not up for negotiation, asserted its secretary-general Datuk Janang Bungsu. He said this when prompted for his comments on two […]
Negotiation on commercial settlement agreement with Petronas ongoing
KUCHING: The negotiations and talks on the implementation of the commercial settlement agreement between the Sarawak government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) are still ongoing with some delays due to the movement control order (MCO). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said […]
Companies amend gas sales pact with Petronas
KUALA LUMPUR: Hess Malaysia and its partner, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petronas, have successfully concluded negotiations with Petronas to amend the Upstream Gas Sales Agreement (UGSA) of the PM302 Production Sharing Contract (PSC). In a statement, Hess Malaysia – a leading global energy company – said the agreement was amended to include […]
Sarawak, Petronas to sign agreement
Commercial settlement KUCHING: A commercial settlement agreement between the Sarawak government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) will be signed next Monday. The historic signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur will be witnessed by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, together with the whole negotiation team from both […]
PM’s pledge: Petroleum and gas negotiation significant in MA63 context
SANDAKAN: State Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) said the pledge made by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to steer negotiations towards resolving Sabah’s petroleum and gas quagmire is a significant move in the context of the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63). Its Sabah Information chief Khairul Firdaus Akbar said the commitment expressed by Muhyiddin, who […]
Five of 13 demands fulfilled, eight to go!!
MA63 NEGOTIATIONS SARAWAK has successfully achieved five of its 13 demands submitted to the federal government with regard to Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) negotiations. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said of the remaining requests, four were still in the negotiation stage […]
