Control over oil and gas resources vital for state

KUCHING: Sarawak’s complete control over its onshore oil and gas resources is of paramount importance to the state’s future, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth deputy chief Miro Simuh. The issuance of mining leases to Sarawak’s own oil and gas company, Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) would not only benefit the state but also provide […]

Unity vital for Malaysia

By Afiezul Samit & Nuruldayana Rafiee KUCHING: ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares), the theme for this year’s National Day celebration, should be practised by Malaysians in years to come to foster unity, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) senior lecturer Dr Suffian Mansor. He said the theme reflected the situation in the nation following the Covid-19 […]

Strong national statistics system vital for planning, development

PUTRAJAYA: A strong national statistics system is vital to ensuring efficient and effective channelling of the country’s resources for planning and development, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today. As such, said the prime minister, strategic investment by stakeholders is necessary to build the infrastructure and development capacity of the system. The implementation of a sound […]