Single water authority by 2024

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Sarawak Water Authority will be ready in the next two years, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that the state government was currently in the process of regulating the legal framework for the single entity. “Under this authority, the state […]

Senate special meeting to focus on emergency, nothing unexpected

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Meeting of Dewan Negara slated for Aug 3 to 5 will focus on the explanation and the tabling of the Proclamation of Emergency, and not on any unexpected motion. Dewan Negara president Senator Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim said any other issues, questions or the right for explanation submitted by the […]

Not a single emergency ordinance meant to keep PM in power

PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said not even one of the ordinances introduced under the Emergency Proclamation was aimed at enabling the prime minister to remain in power forever. In fact, the emergency that is in force now has an end date, Aug 1 this year, he said. “This is the first time in the […]