Table anti-hopping Bill to safeguard credibility, says Rohani
KUCHING: Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim has called for the Anti-Party Hopping Bill to be tabled and passed as soon as possible to ensure the credibility of the government is not eroded. She said on the whole, it can be seen that the people want the law to be enforced before the […]
12MP needs ‘whole of nation’ approach
KUCHING: Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says the implementation of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) should also be based on a “whole of nation” approach. She said this was a crucial as the five-year development plan was to ensure the restoration of the nation’s socioeconomy both in the short- and long-term. “No […]
MPs urge gov’t to expedite tabling of Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill
KUALA LUMPUR: Several Members of Parliament today urged the government to immediately table the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill in Parliament to protect women’s interests and safety. Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim (GPS-Batang Lupar) said although there were provisions in the Penal Code, the Employment Act 1955 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 on the matter, […]
Head of State’s wife donates to Covid-19 victims
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib, wife of the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud yesterday presented donations under the “Jalinan Kasih” programme for Covid-19 victims in Batang Lupar parliamentary constituency. Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim was present to receive the donation from Ragad […]
Batang Lupar MP delighted bridge construction finally begins
SEBUYAU: Despite being side-lined by the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, Sarawakians were delighted when Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government would bear the cost of all cancelled bridges, including the Batang Lupar Bridge. Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state […]
Preparing grassroots leaders for polls
SRI AMAN: The Sarawak Kita Empun (SKE) programme plays a very significant role in explaining the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government policies to every citizen of the state. Organised by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women, SKE also aims to prepare the party’s grassroots machinery in facing the election. Recently, 70 women, representing 35 PBB […]
‘Petronas appeal withdrawal win-win’
KUCHING: The withdrawal of Petronas’ appeal against the Kuching High Court ruling that Sarawak is entitled to collect sales tax on petroleum products, is a win-win situation for both. Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim described the decision as a ‘big present’ also for the Sarawak government. “We want to thank Prime Minister […]
Rohani, source of pride to Batang Lupar folk
PUSA: The appointment of Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim as Special Advisor to the Chief Minister is a source of pride for all people in Batang Lupar parliamentary constituency, especially those in Beting Maro state constituency. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor expressed a hope that the appointment of the 65-year-old MP would result in further […]
11 houses in Lingga restored under PPRMS initiative
LINGGA: Eleven houses belonging to people in the low-income group (B40) in the Lingga constituency had been restored through the Sarawak government’s Program Pembaikan Rumah Rakyat Miskin Sarawak (PPRMS) last December. “Each home was given RM15,000 for the repairs. “In order to apply for this assistance, the applicant must be a single mother, a mualaf […]
