SUPP welcomes PM’s assurance on MA63

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the prime minister’s recent announcement that the federal government promises to pay close attention to issues related to the interests of Sarawak and Sabah and continue refining unresolved matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said the party hoped that […]

PM urged to order AG to withdraw govt appeal

Automatic entitlement to Malaysian citizenship KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) wants Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to urgently intervene by instructing Attorney General Tan Sri Idrus Harun to withdraw the government’s appeal against the High Court’s decision allowing children born abroad to Malaysian mothers with foreign spouses to be automatically entitled to […]

SUPP welcomes parliamentary, administrative reforms

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the announcement on parliamentary and administrative reforms by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. SUPP secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew in a statement yesterday, urged all members of Parliament (MPs) to fully support the proposed reforms, in the best interest of the country. “The […]

SUPP lauds court’s ruling on citizenship

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has lauded the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s landmark decision declaring that children born abroad to Malaysian mothers with foreign spouses be automatically conferred Malaysian citizenship. “We fervently hope that the federal government will not appeal this momentous decision so it can be a guiding judgment for all future cases […]

SUPP expresses concern over new Shariah law

MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has expressed dismay over a plan by the federal government to legislate a new law to control and restrict the development of non-Islamic religions. The proposed drafting and introduction of new Shariah laws, including a Bill on control and restrictions on the development of non-Islamic religions which was announced […]

Bonnie Bunyau — an inspiration to other athletes

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has extended its warmest congratulations to powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and believes his achievement will inspire other athletes to strive for success in their sports career. SUPP secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew noted that Bonnie’s achievement has brought much joy and glory to the country, making […]

Prioritise Sarawak, Sabah for DPM post

MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) hopes that Malaysia’s ninth prime minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, will prioritise Sarawak and Sabah for the deputy prime minister’s post, as both states have contributed much to nation building since 1963.  “SUPP is of the opinion that another post — Deputy Prime Minister 2 — should be […]

SUPP’s Yap hopes new government puts rakyat above politics

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa chairman Wilfred Yap hopes that the new government will put the people above politics and resolve the predicament and suffering of the people caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. He said this on Wednesday (Aug 18), noting the jostling for power by MPs at federal level and the […]

Schools receive disinfectants, face masks

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) yesterday distributed face masks and disinfectants to schools in the Padungan area in preparation for the school reopening. Its Kuching treasurer Jong Yean Pin hoped that the donation could provide parents peace of mind in seeing their children returning to school. The Education Ministry announced recently that the […]

Another PPV in Sibu to expedite vaccination process

SIBU: To expedite the Covid-19 vaccination of residents in the Tiong Hua and Tong Sang zones, another PPV (vaccination centre) has been set up at the Xin Fu Yuan Methodist Church, Jalan Brooke Drive here. According to Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek Youth chief Joseph Chieng, the two locations are red zones. “Mobile […]