Going gaga over the DPM’s post
Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell them, again and again, and if those priorities began to show up in the polls. – Peggy Noonan, WSJ columnist In my previous column, I had emphasised that offering posts as sweeteners for political support is never the answer. This was after Prime Minister […]
Willie keeps mum on political future
PADAWAN: Datuk Willie Mongin is keeping mum on his political future, sidestepping questions related to this at a press conference on Today (July 12). When asked for updates on his application to join PBB, the Puncak Borneo MP said: “No political questions. I just want to concentrate on my work at the moment.” The federal […]
Why the polemics on English language!
KUCHING: English language or rather the use of this ‘colonial language’ as some people in Malaysia have termed it, is in the limelight yet again. It has sparked off the latest round of debates, especially among political leaders. Sarawak has made it very clear, as explained by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun […]
Macron names first French female PM in three decades
PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Monday named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as prime minister to lead his ambitious reform plans, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years. Outgoing French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier handed his resignation to the president, part of a widely expected reshuffle to make way for […]
French city approves Muslim swimsuit in controversial change
GRENOBLE, France: The French city of Grenoble on Monday authorised the wearing of the so-called “burkini” by Muslim women in state-run swimming pools, reigniting one of France’s most contentious debates on religious dress. The all-in-one swimsuit, used by some Muslim women to cover their bodies and hair while bathing, has become a controversial talking point […]
Wise of Sarawak to emulate Norway, says Minos
KUCHING: Sarawak will stand to benefit by emulating Norway in its sovereign fund set-up. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said governments in Norway and Singapore had created sovereign funds for the future which was very smart of them and forward-thinking. Minos pointed out that Norway is not a big nation but has vast oil and […]
Queen Elizabeth II to miss UK parliament opening as PM eyes political revival
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II will miss Tuesday’s ceremonial opening of Britain’s parliament, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to reinvigorate his faltering government by unveiling its plans for the coming year. The 96-year-old monarch, who usually presides over the pomp-filled event and reads out her government’s legislative programme from a gilded throne in the House […]
Sri Lanka PM quits as violence kills 5, injures 180
COLOMBO: Violence raged across Sri Lanka late into the night on Monday, with five people dead and some 180 injured as prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa quit after weeks of protests. Those killed in the worst unrest since the crisis began included a lawmaker from the ruling party who shot two people. Another ruling party politician […]
Bongbong Marcos wins landslide presidential victory
MANILA: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory Tuesday, after Filipinos bet a familiar but tainted dynasty could ease rampant poverty — while dismissing warnings the clan’s return would deepen corruption and weaken democracy. With an initial count almost complete, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Junior had secured over 56 […]
Conventional media must face up to journalism evolution
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA AND NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Conventional media practitioners should not be threatened by digitalisation but must adapt to the change. Utusan Sarawak editorial adviser (Politic) William Chan said media practitioners need to do so given that what is happening is something we should consider as an evolutionary process in journalism. “Do not be […]
