Special panel set up to reduce hospital congestion
KUCHING: The government has set up a Public Sector Reform Task Force (STAR) which will work on reducing congestion in public hospitals. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the task force chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuko Ali will involve various agencies aside from the Ministry of […]
STAR intends to leave PN, official announcement to follow
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) today voiced its intention to leave Perikatan Nasional (PN) and an official announcement about the matter will follow shortly, its president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said. The Sabah deputy chief minister said the move was made as STAR, which is currently supporting the Unity Government, is not […]
GE15: PN completes seat allocation, Bersatu to announce candidates soon
KUALA LUMPUR: Seat distribution between Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties has been completed and Bersatu will announce its candidate lists in ‘a day or two’, PN Information chief Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said. “Seat allocation has been discussed well and everyone is happy with it. “Our focus for this election is to create a […]
Siah not interested
SARAWAK ELECTION KUCHING: Sarawak activist Francis Paul Siah said he has no intention to contest in the coming 12th State election. Siah, 63, who contested in the Batu Lintang constituency under the STAR ticket in 1996, said it was past his time to contest as Sarawak politics needed more energetic candidates. Asked whether he would […]
Soo-See tiff rages on
KUCHING: State Reform Party (STAR) president Lina Soo has taken to task Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How for inferring that she is advocating lawlessness, hostilities and violent confrontation. She said it is reckless of See to tarnish her character and political party. Lina was responding to a press statement by See on Tuesday in […]
STAR throws See a challenge
KUCHING: State Reform Party Sarawak (STAR) is challenging Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How to propose Sarawak Independence Referendum Ordinance in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN)sitting this coming May. Its president Lina Soo stated that the challenge was made following See’s statement reported in a Chinese language newspaper yesterday that he had proposed a referendum […]
An asset to varsities in Malaya, says STAR chief
UNIMAS CHAIRMAN’S QUIT DECISION KUCHING: Tan Sri Dr Kamal Mat Salih has earned respect from Sarawakians for his decision to resign as Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) chairman. “Sarawakians salute Kamal. With his impressive credentials, he will be an asset to whichever university in Malaya that is lucky to get him. “He is a gentleman and […]
STAR eyes 22 state seats
KUCHING: State Reform Party (STAR) is currently eyeing at least 22 out of the 82 seats at stake in the 12th state election. STAR president Lina Soo said the party has identified six potential candidates to contest in the state election. The names of remaining candidates would be announced in due times, she told a […]
Decide carefully for upcoming election
KUCHNG: State Reform Party Sarawak (STAR) is reminding Sarawakians to think carefully on whom to vote for the coming state election. “My message to Sarawakians is be wise with our choices. Always have Sarawak in our heart and face the new year with confidence, hope and unity,” said its president Lina Soo in her New […]
STAR promises independence referendum
KUCHING: State Reform Party (STAR) said its candidates will stand in the 12th state election and if they win, the first thing is to propose a Sarawak Independence Referendum Ordinance in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Its president Lina Soo said that come the election, it was the opportunity for Sarawakians to vote in and […]
