Pustaka Sibu to hold talk session on Mar 25
SIBU: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) here will organise a talk session entitled Ceramah Sarawakiana: Diskusi Sejarah Bandar Sibu on March 25. Pustaka in a statement recently said the programme will start at 10 am to 12 pm at the Seminar Room, Level 1, Pustaka Sibu branch. The talk on the above topic will be delivered […]
Senator extols death penalty abolishment
SIBU: Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew welcomes the move made by the government to abolish the mandatory death penalty and get it replaced with the discretionary power of the courts. It is indeed a historic decision and a milestone for our country, Lau said in a press statement yesterday. “According to the press statement by […]
Back and forth shows how parliamentary democracy works
KUCHING: Senator Robert Lau said the proposed tabling of the anti-party hopping law will demonstrate how parliamentary democracy works. “Some people have taken a sceptical, and even cynical view, on all the goings-on surrounding the process. There was much back and forth between the government and opposition and even within the Cabinet and the parties […]
Federal govt urged to solve Sibu Hospital’s problems
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urged to solve the issues currently faced by Sibu Hospital. Senator Robert Lau said there were not enough beds for Covid-19 patients. “Some are being put in the emergency wards for hours while waiting for beds to be freed up. “Ventilators are fully utilised. Now, Sibu Hospital has […]
Senator: Policy not in line with ‘Malaysian Family’ concept
KUCHING: The Finance Ministry’s policy of forcing owners of freight forwarding companies to have 51 per cent Bumiputera ownership is not the way to help the Bumiputera, especially the natives of Sarawak and Sabah, and the Orang Asli. Senator Robert Lau mentioned that this was an arbitrary act and a quick fix would not tackle […]
Actions must reflect Malaysia concept
KUCHING: Actions have to meet the theme and objectives of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), however issues concerning religion and race constantly challenge such objectives, says Senator Robert Lau. He said that over the last four decades, there was increasing encroachment on the rights of religious freedom in the country. “The issues such as, the […]
Senator helps needy students
SIBU: Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew remains committed in helping students from underprivileged families who are facing difficulties due to the pandemic. He explained that this group should be helped as their parents had their income affected by the pandemic. He said that some of them live in rented accommodation and with their income affected, […]
20,000 teens to be jabbed next week
SIBU: About 20,000 teenagers aged 16 and 17 in Sibu will be administered the Covid-19 vaccine starting next week. The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) member, Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew said the vaccination programme would definitely be a relief to parents before the school session started early next month. According to him, the […]
GPS state govt wants less politicking
KUCHING: The interests of Sarawak, and respect for the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), should be paramount for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) when it comes to who to support as the next prime minister. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau stressed that most important was the need to have a stable […]
PM’s offer of political reforms good for country
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s offer of political reforms is sensible and good for the country in moving forward. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau said such offer from the government is not bribery. It is in fact the very nature of a constitutional democratic system of government. […]
