Give Abang Jo two more terms
KUCHING: Give Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg two more terms to run the state and Sarawak’s vision of becoming the most developed state by 2030 can be achieved. This is the view of Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar who said the chief minister’s inclusive approach in his planning for Sarawak would […]
Back GPS, PBB women urged
KUCHING: The Women Supreme Council of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has urged the people to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to ensure Sarawak’s rights will continue to be prioritised. The GPS government will also help to strengthen the development of infrastructure as well as granting political stability, peace and harmony among multi-racial and multi-religious […]
Sarawak exerts rights on oil and gas
SIBU: Sarawak will exert its rights on exploration of oil and gas (O&G) under the Oil Mining Ordinance (OMO) 1958, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We have our authority in implementing O&G taxes. There is something else I want to do two weeks from now with regard to O&G matters,” he […]
Sarawak has rights over education
BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to protect the rights of Sarawak over education in accordance with the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report 1962. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said as the state government had never ever amended or caused to amend any part of […]
A Faustian bargain?
The truth is still the truth, even if no one believes it. A lie is still a lie, even if everyone believes it. Lies have speed; truth has endurance. – Edgar J. Mohn, American essayist The Malaysia Agreement (MA63) has been anchored in self-imposed constitutional quicksand feigning a social compact, an international treaty, an agreement, […]
The assembly through the lens
SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) held its third mini convention at Kingwood Hotel here today. The first and second ones were held in Miri and Betong on Sept 5 and Sept 26 respectively. The gathering themed on prioritising Sarawak rights and empowering development (Hak Sarawak Diutamakan, Pembangunan Diperkasakan) was attended by some 1,200 participants […]
Sarawak has waited too long
MALAYSIA AGREEMENT 1963 KUCHING: The federal government must cut the red tape and return Sarawak’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) without delay. A political observer said Sarawak had been waiting for far too long for this. Datuk Peter Minos said sadly, it looked like another committee would be coming up to oversee the […]
Address grievances of Sarawakians, Sabahans
KUCHING: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government must respect the legitimate rights and interests of Sabah and Sarawak. In pointing this out, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa chairman, Wilfred Yap added that PN should urgently address the genuine grievances of Sarawakians and Sabahans. “PN should give priority to recognising Sabah and Sarawak as […]
Watch out for meddling outsiders
KUCHING: Every time an election is held in Sarawak, many outsiders would come to campaign in order to secure victory for their respective candidates. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said, indeed their presence would enliven the election atmosphere but certain parties would try to bring negative elements. In this […]
Miri meeting starts the ball rolling
BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will be holding the first in its series of mini conventions in Miri, with the theme of ‘Hak Sarawak Diutamakan, Pembangunan Diperkasakan’ (Sarawak Rights Prioritised, Development Empowered). Following tomorrow’s convention in Miri for Sarawak’s northern region, […]
