No more dilly-dallying, please
“The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation.” — Nelson Mandela. AN announcement by the Ministry of Education (MOE) that it will improve all aspects of education in Sarawak is certainly music to the ears. It is even more gratifying […]
Facilitate return of Sarawak rights, new Cabinet told
KUCHING: The new Cabinet line-up in the Unity government is hoped to ease the matters in returning Sarawak’s rights. In expressing this, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said that with Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof being appointed as the Deputy Prime […]
Be fair to Sarawak, Anwar’s govt told
SARAWAK is hoping the national unity government will be more sympathetic and fairer to the state on matters of state rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitutions, MA63 and IGC Report. International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) fully supports and will work closely […]
Proposed DPM must have real authority
KOTA SAMARAHAN: To ensure that Sarawak’s rights are restored, the position of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) proposed in the formation of the new government must have real power. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that this is important because Sarawak and Sabah are still behind in infrastructure development […]
PBK against new agreement proposal
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional’s proposal for a new Malaysia Agreement will lead to the annulment of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “People of Sarawak need to be on the same page as Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) and reject the so-called new Malaysia Agreement,” said the party’s central treasurer Jamie Tiew Yen Huong. “Everyone needs to join […]
Deputy premier says opposition ‘bankrupt of ideas’
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to not vote for the Opposition in the 15th General Election, especially the ones who are “bankrupt of ideas”. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said unlike the Opposition, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) knew what to do and how to look for extra revenue for Sarawak. “The Land […]
New revenue streams through amended Bills
THE passing of the Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and Forests (Amendment) Bill 2022 is a new revenue re-engineering effort in diversifying and expanding the state’s revenue base. It not only retains the state’s rights over land and airspace but also would help to generate future streams for Sarawak in a significant way, said Second […]
Oil and gas: What is ours is ours
KUCHING: Oil and gas found physically in the soil and territorial shelf of Sarawak belong to Sarawak and to no one else. In making this assertion political observer Datuk Peter Minos stressed this is Sarawak’s sole right, legally and morally speaking, and thus it is up to the state to determine how to use its […]
Premier reaffirms continental shelves non-negotiable
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reaffirmed that the protection of the state rights within the Continental Shelves under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is non-negotiable, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Somebody mentioned the onus is for us to challenge (the constitutionality of the Continental […]
Spirit of unity vital to realise MA63
KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue to be united in spirit and voice to achieve the goal of restoring the rights of the state as enshrined in the Constitution and Malaysia Agreement (MA63). Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that despite having various racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, all should work […]
