High income Sarawak a shared aspiration between UNIMAS, state government: CM
SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has been working closely with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) to make Sarawak a prosperous and high-income state by 2030. Chief Minister and UNIMAS pro-chancellor Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said both parties must remain determined and consistent in their respective responsibilities in order to achieve this. “In Sarawak, […]
Not for mere status but asserting Sarawak’s rights says Dr Sim on renaming “Chief Minister” to “Premier”
KUCHING: Having the right name of “Premier” rather than “Chief Minister” of Sarawak is not just for mere status but the beginning of the subsequent assertion of Sarawak’s rights, privileges, and autonomy. In saying this, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed out that a number of elected representatives had mentioned Sarawak […]
‘Premier’ amendment unconstitutional: Baru
KUCHING: The Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which seeks to change the term ‘Chief Minister’ to ‘Premier’ is viewed as unconstitutional, said Baru Bian (PSB-Ba’Kelalan).He said for the proposed amendment, an amendment needs to be done to the Federal Constitution first. “We have been referring to and depending on historical documents […]
Sarawak deserves to use Premier title: SUPP reps
KUCHING: There are a number of steps that Sarawak has to take to differentiate it from the federated states of Malaya, with a good starting point being the amendment of the title of ‘Chief Minister’ to ‘Premier’ of Sarawak. Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang) said Sarawak deserved the title of ‘Premier’ for its top leader, […]
Autonomous powers needed to solve state’s issues
KUCHING: As equal partners in the Federation of Malaysia, the Sarawak government is urged to demand for decentralisation of real autonomy power from the federal government to resolve issues in the state. The issues are citizenship for stateless children, education, security and border control, immigration and public health of the state. Datuk Seri Tiong King […]
Renaming “Chief Minister” to “Premier” will put Sarawak in the right perspective: Minister
KUCHING: The constitutional amendment to rename the Sarawak chief minister’s post as “Premier” will put Sarawak in the right perspective, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah. While stating that the amending Article 6(3) of the Constitution is a good Bill, he believes that it is also what Sarawakians wanted as well. “Although there are no […]
“Premier” to replace “Chief Minister” designation
KUCHING: The position of the “Chief Minister” will be renamed as “Premier” with the tabling of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was reported to have said that the Bill will […]
Reps take their oath
KUCHING: Newly elected assemblypersons in the recent Sarawak State Election have taken their oath of office before State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar today. The oath taking ceremony which took place in DUN chambers during the first day of sitting began at 9.23am, led by Chief Minister Datuk […]
Sarawak records lower crimes
KUCHING: Sarawak’s crime index figures in the first month of the year are low and under control. This was revealed by Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department director Datuk Azri Ahmad during a press conference at the Sarawak Contingent police headquarters (IPK) on Friday (Feb 11). “Only 327 crime index cases were reported in […]
Motorshop razed, about 100 motorcycles destroyed
KUCHING: A motorshop along Jalan Ellis, were damaged in a fire in the wee hours of this morning leaving about 100 motorcycles completely destroyed. Two double-storey houses were also damaged during the 2.25am incident. No casualties or injuries were reported. After receiving a distress call, firemen from Padungan and Batu Lintang stations were promptly deployed […]
