Anwar: Ministers agree to make 20 pct pay cut
PUTRAJAYA: The new Cabinet has agreed to cut the monthly salary of ministers by 20 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this decision reflected the Cabinet members’ concern for the problems faced by the people now. Anwar said the salary cut would remain in effect until the country’s economy had […]
New Cabinet truly representative
KUCHING: The new Cabinet truly reflects a unity government, says Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) president, Datuk Mutang Tagal. He noted that there are 19 Muslim ministers in the 28-member Cabinet, including five Chinese ministers, three non-Muslim Bumiputera ministers, and an Indian minister, as well as seven ministers from Sarawak and Sabah. […]
Idris: Sarawak’s interest better served with strong Sarawak representation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s interest will better be served with a strong Sarawak representation in the new Federal Cabinet. In stating this, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) publicity and media relations chairman Datuk Idris Buang also said that Sarawak’s voice will be heard in Parliament. “Furthermore, our deputy prime minister (DPM) is Datuk Seri Fadillah Abdullah. “With his […]
For a better, united Malaysia
‘A new method (will) be introduced to centralise efforts to conduct work and avoid any misgivings on possible wastage, corruption and abuse of power.’ – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. NOW that the federal Cabinet line-up has been announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, it is time for the ministers […]
Sarawak tourism sector upbeat on Tiong’s appointment
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak Chapter expressed optimism to see the Tourism portfolio is being held by a fellow Sarawakian again. Its chairman Oscar Choo said that he hoped Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing as the newly appointed Tourism Minister would be able to bring the tourism Industry to […]
Strong cabinet representation augurs well for Sarawak
BINTULU: Having five ministers in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet is a good start for more development in Sarawak. Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip said with their appointment Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had ministers of calibre in federal government. He is also confident that GPS as a stable coalition of local component parties […]
Ensure Sarawak rights under MA63 restored, GPS reps reminds new Cabinet
KUCHING: The new federal government has been urged to ensure that Sarawak’s rights stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report is restored. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi said this following the announcement of the new Federal Cabinet line-up, which saw five Gabungan Parti […]
Give time to new Cabinet to deliver, says Kiang Chiok
KUCHING: Sarawak wants stability in the federal government so that everyone can strive to expand the state instead of engaging in pointless politicking, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman said this was evident through the representation of various political parties in the Cabinet. “The prime […]
Nanta’s passion for service continues to shine
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has been dedicating his life to serving the state and country, especially the people of Kapit in Sarawak, for 23 years. The six-term Kapit Member of Parliament first won the rural constituency in the 10th General Election (GE10) in 1999 and has held the seat till this day. Nanta, 64, comes from an illustrious family. […]
Nancy Shukri’s experience key to role in cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri who was appointed as the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development has extensive experience in government administration. The appointment of the Santubong MP made her the longest-serving female Federal Minister from Sarawak starting from May 2013 as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department until April 2018. Nancy, 61, also […]
