Leaders reflect on progress
BY AMYRA VARKISA & MARGARET RINGGIT Sarawak is commemorating its 60th Independence Day today (July 22), adopting the theme ‘Sarawak Maju Makmur’ for this significant milestone. This occasion serves as a poignant reminder of the remarkable progress and achievements the state has attained across various sectors throughout the past six decades. However, the journey towards […]
Two DPM posts should have been created long ago
KUCHING: The federal government should have created two deputy prime minister posts, with one allocated to either Sarawak or Sabah, a long time ago, said political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun. He said the proposal should even have been made during Barisan Nasional’s (BN) governance of over 50 years. “Nevertheless, it is never too late to […]
Sarawak blessed with able leadership
MIRI: Funds amounting to RM4 bln from state coffers for the building of water supply infrastructure reflect the able leadership in Sarawak. The previous funds were RM2.8 bln, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “The time has come for us to tell the nation, look at Sarawak, we have good leaders,” stressed the Utilities […]
Call to support Nanta as deputy PM
KUCHING: Persatuan Bangsa Sekapan Belaga (PBSB) supported the proposal by Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) for Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi to be considered as deputy prime minister. PBSB president Erick Drenner Dangan stated that the proposal should be supported by various parties as well. “The Kapit MP has vast experience as an elected representative. He […]
Nanta proposed as deputy prime minister
KUCHING: It will be a great advantage for Malaysia if a leader from Sarawak is made deputy prime minister in the new federal government, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth Information Chief, Andy Lawrence. He suggested Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi for the post. “He will fit by virtue of his experiences. He is now completing six […]
Sarawak in steady hands under Abang Jo’s leadership
KUCHING: Sarawak is in steady hands under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, said Datuk Talib Zulpilip. The Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) pointed out that four years ago, the change in chief ministership happened at the most unexpected time. Even so, he described the moment […]
Unanimous support for Abang Johari to lead Sarawak
SIBU: Delegates to the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Central Zone mini convention yesterday unanimously supported Chief Minister Datuk Patingg Abang Johari Tun Openg to lead the party in facing the 12th State election. Abang Johari should also remain as chief minister of Sarawak should Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wins in the election. This was […]
A DPM please, says PAS Sarawak
KUCHING: The Perikatan Nasional government should appoint a senior Sarawak leader as a deputy prime minister to ensure checks and balances on policies. Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Sarawak information chief, Zharudin Narudin, said this suggestion should be considered by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “As we know, the current number of parliamentary seats is […]
