Of mixed marriages and recognition of native status
KUCHING: It is a fact of life in Sarawak that there are many mixed marriages between the natives and non-natives (Bumiputera and non-Bumiputera). The downside has been that children in such marriages have, for a long time, not been recognised as natives, and thus denied certain privileges including inheriting their native customary land. To be […]
Federation to assist police in recruiting non-bumi officers
KUCHING: The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian divisions Chinese Associations would gladly work closely with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to disseminate information and conduct joint roadshows to promote the recruitment of more non-Bumiputeras into the police force. The Federation’s president Datuk Richard Wee said they were happy to note that PDRM was actively […]
Demolish perception of discrimination
KUCHING: The perception of supposed discrimination against non-Bumiputera police personnel needs to be eradicated in order to encourage greater participation in the police force, said Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) secretary David Xavier Hii Chin Loung. “There is a perception that Chinese and other non-Bumiputera applicants may face some form of discrimination when applying for […]
Police need more non-Bumiputeras
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is launching a special intake for non-Bumiputeras for the position of Constable grade YA1 for the year 2021. Bukit Aman Management Department director Datuk Ramli Din said all non-Bumiputera Malaysian citizens could apply through the PDRM e-pengambilan website from March 18 to 31. “At the same time, PDRM will […]
Various factors considered in poverty eradication
KUALA LUMPUR: Poverty eradication programme in the country has been implemented not only by taking into consideration the racial and ethnic composition, but also various other factors in the efforts to create fair and equal opportunities for all. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said it was also to ensure that the country’s wealth could […]
