Decoding the DPM offer in GE15
TWO opposing political coalitions appear to be going out on a limb to win over Sarawak and Sabah ahead of the Nov 19 general election. Barisan Nasional (BN) which lost the seat of federal power in 2018 is trying to bounce back to having the political dominance it once had over the country. And Pakatan […]
Time now for people to decide on new government
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) said it is time now to let the people decide on a new government with a fresh mandate to govern the state. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew on Thursday (Nov 4) thanked the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for lifting the Proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak which would uphold […]
Rundi hopes ministers will continue to fight for state rights
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hopes that the federal ministers from Sarawak will continue to fight for the state’s eroded rights and fulfil the aspirations of all Sarawakians. He said this on Friday (Aug 27) when prompted for comments on the new Federal Cabinet line-up announced by […]
Vital to have strong presence in new Cabinet
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said that it was important for Sarawak to continue having a strong presence of Sarawakian MPs in the Federal Cabinet. In referring to the new Federal Cabinet line-up announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday (Aug 27), he said this would […]
Anti-hopping law – don’t wait
KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan Sarawak has called for immediate enactment of the anti-hopping law by the newly installed Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri-led federal government. This is to restore public confidence in the country’s political system, said its chairman and Sarawak DAP leader Chong Chieng Jen in a statement issued after a Sarawak PH meeting today (Aug […]
Incorporate checks and balances in government policies
KUCHING: The new federal government should revise all policy-making processes to incorporate checks and balances through consultations with stakeholders in their fields of expertise and rely only on scientific data while taking into account public interests. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap, in making the suggestion, also hoped the new […]
Retain Cabinet posts from Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) wants Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to appoint Sarawak MPs to fill the four full minister posts given to the state under the previous government. Its Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the appointment of Sarawak MPs as ministers would ensure that the state’s share […]
Association wants roles for OKU in new government
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) hopes that people with disabilities (OKU) will be given the opportunity to assume significant positions in the new federal government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit said he hoped to see the appointment of OKU Senator from Sabah or Sarawak and […]
Special Cabinet Committee to address Sarawak, Sabah rights is the better option
KUCHING: A Special Cabinet Committee is the better option to address demands by Sabah and Sarawak to the federal government. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar explained that under the present political climate, it was better to have a special committee as it would provide for better and faster option for the […]
Cuepacs hopes to work with new federal leadership
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak hopes to work closely with the new administration under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Cuepacs Sarawak chairman Omar Bahrein Unin this included addressing the welfare and problems of civil servants throughout the country. “Our […]
