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Government needs to lead by example in pandemic fight

KUCHING: The announcement to revoke the state of Emergency has left Malaysians, especially workers, with a sense of despair, says Andrew Lo. “For ordinary workers and simple folk eking out a living in this Covid ravished times, it is with despair to realise that our leaders are so afraid of putting before parliament the declaration […]

Sarawak lawyers hit out at Takiyuddin

KUCHING: The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) is dismayed by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law Affairs) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan recent announcement in Parliament that all Emergency Ordinances (EO) have been revoked with effect from July 21. The association said the revocation was made by the Cabinet in July without the […]

Revocation according to law, federal constitution

KUALA LUMPUR: All decisions taken by the government on the revocation of the Emergency ordinances were orderly and in line with the law and the Federal Constitution, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a statement, the PMO said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin stressed that in carrying out his duties and responsibilities, it […]

Errant businesses to get the boot

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will revoke or suspend trading licences of business owners who do not comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said, even though all directives and regulations come from the federal government and State Disaster Management Committee […]

Firearm: Police’s decision dismays rural folks

KAPIT: News that the police will revoke firearm permits if holders use their weapons for poaching has been met with dismay by some folks here. “In some ways, they feel that there is still a lack of understanding from the relevant authorities with regard to the matter that touches their traditional way of life,” said […]