Author: Lynch Cowan

12th state election: PAS still undecided

KUCHING: PAS is still undecided on whether to contest in the 12th state election which is due in 2021. The party’s vice president, Idris Ahmad, said the party’s headquarters need to get feedback and reports from PAS Sarawak and then discuss whether to contest in the election. In the last

Former rep doubts if Malaysia properly constituted

KUCHING: Former state assemblyman for Batu Lintang, Voon Lee Shan, questions whether Malaysia was properly constituted. In a statement made available to the press today, Voon said that many legal minds doubted Malaysia was properly constituted. “Among the reasons for this is that the Cobbold Commission Report, which formed the

Failed Bill failed to amend

KUCHING: It was never the intention of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to fail the amendment to Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution. “We have never intended for the tabling of the Bill to restore Sabah and Sarawak’s rights as equal partners in Malaysia to fail,” said Batang Sadong MP Datuk

Julaihi believes Sarawak treated like footwear by federal govt

SEBUYAU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is the defender of Sarawak and its people although in the past weeks the coalition has been seen and accused of failing to fight for its rights enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). This followed the failed attempt to amend Article 1(2) of the

Not over yet, says CM

Fight for equal status and state’s eroded rights continues SEBUYAU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has stressed that the fight for equal status for Sarawak and Sabah in the Federation of Malaysia and other rights spelled in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) has not ended. “Gabungan Parti

A tremendous achievement, says Swinburne Sarawak MBA graduate

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak graduate Dollyrissia Lainers Debra has described her MBA as one of the tremendous achievements in her life. “I did not expect to get this far as during my studies, I had to work and look after my children, but my determination coupled with support

S’wak ready to meet Maszlee on Putrajaya’s RM1 bln allocation U-turn

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is still discussing the RM1 billion allocation withdrawal – the money was meant to repair schools in Sarawak. “We are ready to meet with the Education Minister and discuss this matter. It’s pitiful to see the poor schools that needed to be relocated due to their

No MA63, no Malaysia

KUCHING: Going by a written record, there would not be any Malaysia today without the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). But the pertinent question is whether MA63 had the validity to base the creation of Malaysia on. On this very issue, former Batu Lintang assemblyman and current legal advisor of Parti

Rabies in Sarawak at Level 2

National Security Council declares rabies second level disaster KUCHING: Rabies has been declared as a second level disaster in the state. The declaration was made by the Malaysian National Security Council on January 11 during a rabies outbreak meeting at Sarawak State Disaster Management Office (JPBN) here. JPBN in a

Indigenous musical heritage preserved

KUCHING: Warisan Sape Telang Usan’s acclaimed performances of traditional lute or sape melodies have been recorded for limited non-commercial release in CD (compact disc) form. The CD sponsored by Sarawak Energy Group as part its collaboration with the Baram communities is meant to preserve their musical heritage. The CD was