Call for unity in pursuit of 2030 goals
KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians, regardless of race and religion, to continue to remain united in the state’s pursuit of earning developed status by 2030. Using previous leaders as an example, the Chief Minister said they had joined forces to unite the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah under one […]
Adjust to tri-concept of unity, Malaysians urged
KUCHING: Malaysians are advised to adjust themselves in order to understand unity under a new notion which encompasses three concepts – unity, cohesion and reconciliation. Prof Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin, Unity Advisor to the National Unity Ministry said this concept is different from the old notion of unity – a singular concept which was […]
Unity crucial in combating virulent disease
KUCHING: Unity is crucial in all aspects, especially when the country is still at war with Covid-19 pandemic, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie. She said that to combat a virulent disease that respected no borders, there must be a unified effort from all as well as a strong central […]
The rest of us must follow Sarawak: PM
KUCHING: Sarawak is setting a shining example of a developed state for the rest of the country to emulate through its unity. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Sarawak is reflecting the concept of ‘unity in diversity’ where it has proven that the people have a strong spirit of unity regardless of their background differences and location. “That is why Sarawak is an example of a developed state where its people are united,” he said when speaking at a luncheon with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). He said it is important for the nation to have political stability in ensuring that all the development plans could be implemented. Muhyiddin went on to say that the efforts in ensuring that Sarawak continues to develop is a ‘total commitment’ by the PN federal government, not a ‘half-hearted’ effort. “This is because we know that Sarawak could be the major contributor to the growth of economy, social, education and development plans as well as a clear vision and direction coinciding with the government’s ‘Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama’ (WKB) 2030 and Sarawak’s future development direction in the next 10 years. “Look at Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and I … we think together, we have the same ideals and we have the same vision to make sure that this region of Sarawak and Malaysia must move forward to be a developed region and a developed country,” he added. Also present during the luncheon were federal ministers from the GPS namely, Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof; Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar; Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi; and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Other notable GPS leaders were Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing; and Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Unity — another window dressing again?
Peace is not unity in similarity but unity in diversity, in the comparison and conciliation of differences. – Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet ex-president Is it another publicity stunt to pull the wool over our eyes again? Here I am referring to the latest effort by the federal government with another blueprint. This time titled “National Unity […]
Reinforced early education for vital unifying factor
KUCHING: To ensure the success of the National Unity Policy launched by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday, numerous aspects need to be looked into including early education and learning reinforcement. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said children must be taught about diversity from a young age, […]
Unity, understanding key to progress
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau asserted that solid unity and continuous understanding on the community surrounding as the key to progress. He pointed that a better future was in the making among rural community, including the Penans. “I am seeing a better future taking place among the rural community of Telang Usan especially among […]
Unity key to state’s progress
BAU: Sarawak has to maintain its unity in order to become the main powerhouse in the country in terms of economic development, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The state’s progress is good as the fundamentals including unity are already intact. Sarawak only needs to work on increasing its revenue and enhancing […]
Unity vital to harmony, peace in state
BY BARINA NANI KUCHING: Unity among various races is vital to harmony and peace in Sarawak. This was pointed out by Padawan Municipal Council Councillor Rabian Kipli. “Sarawak is truly unique because of racial harmony and mutual respect among its people. “The strong bonds between Sarawakians are something that money cannot buy and must be maintained […]
Unity brings progress
BINTULU: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip has called on the community in Jepak constituency, especially Kuala Tatau, to continue their efforts to enhance the mutual agreement and consensus development between constituents to maintain peace and harmony. He stressed that this is because the mutual agreement and cooperation of […]
