Premier approves RM39m to build missing link
PAKAN: Sarawak Premier, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has agreed to allocate RM39 million to build a missing link on the Ulu Paku/ Pakan Road. His deputy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said there are only two roads available to connect these townships. “But there is a six-kilometre long missing link in between so the […]
Busy day for Premier Abang Jo
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received courtesy calls from the delegations of Sumitomo Corporation-SEDC Energy and Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific at the Sarawak Premier Office, Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday (March 2). Abang Johari was updated by Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Datuk Amar Aziz Hussain on […]
‘Sarawak Premier’; reflection of Sarawak’s provincial status
KUCHING: The use of the titles ‘Sarawak Premier’, ‘Deputy Premier’ and ‘Deputy Minister’ is a reflection of Sarawak’s status as a province. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung (pic) said this was also an assertion that Sarawak was not one of the 13 states but a partner of Malaya and Sabah […]
‘Premier’ title will strengthen state govt’s influence: Analyst
KUCHING: The redesignation of ‘Chief Minister’ to ‘Premier’ puts another benchmark for the Sarawak government in strengthening its influence, says political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal (pic). “Sarawak is therefore seen to be at the forefront in determining the political narrative. “By using the new title, Sarawak is wise to organise political measures using […]
The term “Premier Sarawak” takes effect today
KUCHING: The amendment to the Constitution of the state of Sarawak for the term “Chief Minister” to be restyled to “Premier”, will come into effect today. Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Jaul Samion said the Sarawak state legislative assembly (DUN) on Feb 15 has passed several amendments to the Constitution of the state of Sarawak. “Amongst […]
