Author: M Rajah

Why we demand our rightful one-third parliamentary representation

The Federation of Malaysia was established with a vision of unity, equality, and balanced representation. Assurances were made to Sarawak and Sabah, ensuring we would not be sidelined by the numerically superior Malaya. These safeguards were not mere aspirations but legally binding commitments under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), designed

Disgusting practice of spitting in food

The history of government regulation on food safety is one of government watchdogs chasing the horse after it’s out of the barn. – David Aaron Kessler, paediatrician and White House chief science officer An unsettling and deeply disturbing trend has emerged, tarnishing the image of some eateries in Malaya. Once

New base wage – no more monkey stuff, please!

I have no issue with raising minimum wage, but then the customer can’t say to us, “Why are you raising your prices?” – Tilman J. Fertitta, American billionaire businessman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a significant policy shift that will affect workers and employers alike: the minimum wage will increase

Industrialist par excellence, a true visionary and compassionate soul

What I would like to do is to leave behind a sustainable entity of a set of companies that operate in an exemplary manner in terms of ethics, values and continue what our ancestors left behind. – Ratan Tata, Indian industrialist and philanthropist The world recently bid farewell to Ratan

The people’s Governor, a statesman beyond protocol

Wan Junaidi and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi. I am suggesting this title because it aptly describes my Head of State’s approachable nature while stressing his stature as a respected leader. Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Sarawak’s Governor, embodies humility, warmth, and a genuine connection

Why the U-turn? Honour the special recruitment promise!

SARARAWKIANS have every reason to feel deeply disappointed and frustrated after the federal authorities backtracked on the special teacher recruitment programme, which was specifically designed to address the state’s shortage of primary and secondary school teachers by recruiting local Sarawakians.  This initiative, which was supposed to be a step forward

Lifeline for under-enrolled Chinese schools

Many parents recognise the value of multilingualism, particularly proficiency in Mandarin, which enhances career prospects due to its global economic importance. – Dr Teh Choon Jin, National Association of Private Educational Institutions secretary-general The low enrolment in Chinese primary schools (SJKCs) across Sarawak, particularly in Sibu, has long been a

Sarawak Premier tops list of 1,376 Sabah state award honourees

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg heads the list of 1,376 recipients of Sabah state awards in conjunction with the 71st birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin tomorrow. He receives the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK) award, which carries the title ‘Datuk Seri

Ensuring fairness for our brightest students

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. – Aristotle, ancient Greek philosopher Today, I will broach the subject of education – more precisely, equal educational opportunities for all. Recent concerns surrounding the allocation of matriculation spots and university seats have raised important questions about fairness, meritocracy

Fasten your seatbelts, we are ready to take off

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is a man in a hurry to get things done for his state, but he can be patient – when it is necessary. He has fought hard for Sarawak to own a retail bank, to take over Bintulu Port from the