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Time for one-third representation?

Autonomy leads to empowerment. We work hard to maintain a balance between collaboration and cooperation and independence. — Bobby Kotick, American businessman I begin my column this week with five words Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Premier. Doesn’t that sound good? Or would Premier of Sarawak for short sound better? In any case, it befits the […]

Call to alter history books to recognise Sarawak titles

KUCHING: The name change from ‘chief minister’ to ‘premier’ is a bold and courageous step forward for Sarawak and its people, said Sarawak United people’s Party. At the same time the government must relook or reassess Malaysian history textbooks to recognise new titles used in Sarawak. Party secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said it […]

So, what’s next – after the restyling of Chief Minister to Premier of Sarawak

KUCHING: The renaming of the chief minister’s post as premier is merely a name change without the devolution of more federal powers to Sarawak under the Federal List. A Sarawak lawyer, Simon Siah, said although this was a beginning to differentiate Sarawak’s status from the other states, more has to be done. “I agree that […]

Name change just the start, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: The name change from ‘chief minister’ to ‘Premier of Sarawak’ is the beginning of all the subsequent assertion of Sarawak’s rights and autonomy. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that Chinese had a saying on how the chief minister is called is very important as the name brought status and power. […]

We’re now exerting ourselves as equals: Minos

KUCHING: The redesignation of “Chief Minister” to “Premier” is a move to exert and upgrade Sarawak’s position, says a political observer. Datuk Peter Minos noted that Sarawak was now exerting itself as equals to Malaya and Sabah following the latest amendments to the Federal Constitution. He said Sarawak’s chief minister was indeed higher in status […]