No compromising over rights, asserts Premier

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reiterated that the state government will not compromise the rights provided for in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Agreement and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. “During the opening of the Legal Year here on Friday and the speech by the President of Advocates of […]

Don’t exploit smallholders

LADANG 3, Miri: Unscrupulous oil palm middlemen or those acting as brokers have been reminded not to exploit smallholders in the sector by buying the commodity at very low prices. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Willie Mongin said the ministry would not hesitate to revoke their licences if they were found suppressing the […]

Malaysia will not bow to claims for Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia will not bow to any claims for Sabah, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today. He said Malaysia remains steadfast in its stand not to compromise on any issues pertaining to Sabah’s sovereignty and will defend the state at all costs. “Recently, there was a statement by the Philippines on how […]