“Premier” to replace “Chief Minister” designation
KUCHING: The position of the “Chief Minister” will be renamed as “Premier” with the tabling of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was reported to have said that the Bill will […]
Give mothers right to pass citizenship to children
KUCHING: The government has been urged to look into amending the Federal Constitution to give mothers the same rights as fathers in terms of passing citizenship down to their children. Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) legal advisor, Chua Kuan Ching, said to resolve the disharmony, the matter needed to be heard in court as […]
Automatic citizenship for children new ray of hope for women’s aspirations
PUTRAJAYA: The Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun has lauded the decision to grant citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers, describing it as a new ray of hope for national women’s aspirations and their sustainability. She said the decision reflected the government’s commitment to creating […]
Abang Johari firm on amending Article 160(2)
MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Monday reiterated his stand on amending Article 160(2) of the Federal Constitution as presently the interpretation the word “Federation” still refers to the federation established under the Federation of Malaya Agreement 1957. He clarified that the state government wants the federal government to make the […]
Moderate level of consumer rights appreciation among Malaysians
PUTRAJAYA: The Consumer Empowerment Index in the country is now at 63.1 per cent which shows consumers in Malaysia have yet to truly appreciate and practise their rights as consumers, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Speaking at the World Consumer Rights Day and 2021 National Consumer Day celebrations, […]
Harassment: Know your rights during a roadblock
KUALA LUMPUR: What are your rights, as a civilian, if the police stop you during a roadblock? “If a road user cannot produce their driving license but have their identity card on them, a summons can be issued. However, they cannot be arrested because this is not a crime that warrants an arrest — nor […]
My rights! Your rights! Human rights!
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. – Nelson Mandela, president of South Africa from 1994-1999 We are all at some point in our lives concerned or affected by issues relating to our rights, the rights of others or community rights. In your opinion, do you think the concept of […]
No need to raise fear over Sabah, Sarawak’s rights
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no need to raise fear on matters related to freedom of religion, authority over land and upholding of Sabah and Sarawak’s native customs and traditions, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs), Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. He said this was because the rights would continue to […]
Step in the right direction to take active role
KUCHING: Sarawak government has taken the right step to ensure that the state plays an active role in the oil and gas industry. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman added that Sarawakians should be proud of the moves by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to set up the state’s own oil and gas […]
Lo comments on Wan Zulkiflee’s resignation
KUCHING: Petronas chief executive officer Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin’s resignation recently due to his disagreement with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over the plan to pay RM2 billion in sales tax to Sarawak shows that the latter did not know the Malaysian Agreement 1963 and had failed to acknowledge it, said Batu […]
