Status and rights of women safeguarded
SIBU: The Unity Government is committed to safeguarding and promoting the status and rights of women. Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng said the government’s promotion of various policies beneficial to women’s rights and interests are testaments that it attaches great importance to maintaining equality between men and women in the country. “Women […]
Retain purity of Sarawak pepper to safeguard reputation, says Uggah
KUCHING: It is important to safeguard the reputation and integrity of Sarawak pepper. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stressed the critical significance of the measure, emphasising its pivotal role in upholding the reputation of Sarawak pepper as a premier export commodity. “We must not allow those unscrupulous traders to mix the commodity with […]
‘Safeguard remaining tourist attractions’
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) member Michael Kong has called on both the federal and state government to safeguard Sarawak’s invaluable tourist attractions. Referring to the recent collapse of the iconic ‘sea stack’ at Bako National Park, Kong, who is also a special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said this was similar to […]
Cops to safeguard house, properties of flood victims
PUTRAJAYA: Flood victims, who have been evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS), need not worry as police have been deployed to safeguard their homes and property, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the omnipresence of police forces during the evacuation of the victims to PPS was ordered after discussions with Inspector-General […]
Supporting GPS equates to political stability
KUCHING: The support given to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15) can help stabilise the Malaysian government. Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that this is what Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg meant in relation to Sarawak’s statement as a ‘king maker’. “However, […]
Khat — not only art but a valuable heritage
SAMARAHAN: The teaching and learning of khat is an effort to complete the three processes of human life, namely work, rest, and worship. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said khat is not just an art but also an element which is closely related […]
Aspirasi: Safeguard Sarawak’s pride and dignity
KUCHING: The party members of the Sarawak Aspiration People’s Party (Aspirasi) have been urged to uphold the party’s principles of safeguarding the pride and dignity of Sarawak. Its chairman Buln Ribos said that as local Sarawakians, the members must be proud of their mother state and must be courageous to move forward and be willing […]
Sarawak mulls ‘rat trail’ base
KUCHING: The state government is mulling the establishment of a permanent base to guard ‘rat trails’, which could become routes for smuggling food and drugs. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing urged the federal government to also look into the issue. “It is no use for us to guard our airports and […]
Malaysia reaffirms commitment to safeguard interests, rights in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains firm in its commitment to safeguarding its interests and rights in the South China Sea. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said Malaysia’s position on the matter is clear and consistent. He said due to the complexity and sensitivity of the issue, all parties must work together to maintain peace, […]
