Sarawak’s ministers praised for impressive commitment and passion
KUCHING: Sarawak’s ministers are making headlines for their tireless efforts and passion for the betterment of the state, according to a political pundit. Datuk Peter Minos said the remarkable commitment is not limited to a single minister. He added that it appears to be a shared ethos among all Sarawak ministers. “Obviously, they want to […]
Good wishes and words of hope, wisdom from leaders
By Amyra Varkisa & Lee Shaw Wei EXACTLY 59 years ago today, on July 22, 1963, Sarawak established self-governance and statehood but it was only 53 years later in 2016 that Sarawak Day was announced as a public holiday. To celebrate this day and to raise public awareness of the state’s past, several state leaders, […]
Retain Cabinet posts from Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) wants Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to appoint Sarawak MPs to fill the four full minister posts given to the state under the previous government. Its Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the appointment of Sarawak MPs as ministers would ensure that the state’s share […]
Reach out to masses when it’s safe
KUCHING: As soon as it is safe, Sarawak’s leaders should go back to the people for a mandate, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Let the people decide who is competent, who works and performs at this extraordinarily challenging time, or who merely continues old habits of politicking for […]
Leaders extend Hari Raya greetings
By Natasha Jee & Tania Lam KUCHING: This year marks the second year that Hari Raya Aidilfitri has to be celebrated with restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been put in place to safeguard everyone’s health and safety, including limiting the celebration to just the first day in […]
Warisan’s defeat and lessons for Sarawak leaders
By Arnold Puyok & Shahrill Sabarudin In the recent election in Sabah, GRS comprising BN, PN and PBS defeated Warisan by a six-seat margin. The defeat was expected. Two statewide opinion polls conducted by the independent think tank SEEDS (Society Empowerment and Economic Development of Sabah) showed tell-tale signs of Warisan’s loss of support from […]
