Author: Nazmi Suhaimi

Landmark budget, landmark challenges

SARAWAKIANS expecting goodies in 2025 were right to skip the national budget tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament last month. They were right to wait another three weeks until the 2025 Sarawak Budget — because that’s where the good news is at. On Monday (Nov 11),

I don’t like Trump winning, but I get it

TRUMP just won the 2024 US elections. Before it happened, it was a daunting thought. Yet, that’s precisely what unfolded in the recent U.S. presidential election. I don’t favour the notion, but I comprehend it. His ascension isn’t solely about his message; it’s equally about the role the media has

Tupong sewerage project 90 per cent completed by Nov

KUCHING: The sewerage project in the Tupong constituency will be 90 per cent completed by the end of the month, said  its assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said the deadline was set during a meeting followed by a site visit for the project today (Nov 7) which was attended

All we do is give

There’s a saying in Malay: “The hand that gives is better than the one that takes”. It highlights the value of generosity and what blessing entails for those who keep on giving. It was probably based on this value, among others, that the spirit of the federation was built upon

STEM, TVET drivers of Sarawak’s economic vision

KUCHING: The new generation must be imbued with knowledge on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) along with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet future industry demands. In stressing this, Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said these are the drivers of Sarawak long-term economic vision with

Malaya’s pushback is sheer lunacy

The ongoing controversy surrounding Sarawak and Sabah’s plea for one-third representation in the Malaysian Parliament persists, much to my surprise. The proposal, long-awaited and deeply rooted in historical significance, has stirred concern among various stakeholders, including NGOs, politicians, and certain factions in Malaya. You may wonder why this occurred. To

Did we expect more?

This is the question that should be asked of Sarawakians and by extension, Sabahans who thought they would be getting a windfall of development allocation from the federal government. Their hopes were dashed when the 2025 Budget, which was tabled yesterday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that

Sarawak and Sabah’s struggle for fairness

The push by Sarawak and Sabah to restore their one-third parliamentary representation is not just about numbers. It is about fairness. It’s about rights. It’s about restoring the balance promised at the birth of Malaysia. Yet, a campaign led by several Malayan NGOs is trying to block this, denying Sarawak

Make youth participation meaningful

Invest in people because the dividends are incredible. ― linkedin.com If you are reading this, today marks the beginning of a three-day mega event celebrating the inauguration of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) new wing in Sibu. This marks the culmination and realisation of the party leadership’s vision to inject

AFF empowers Satok entrepreneurs

KUCHING: Seven entrepreneurs in the Satok constituency received a boost to their businesses with assistance from the Sarawak government’s Agricultural Facilitation Fund (AFF). Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki presented the recipients with cooking equipment at a simple ceremony at the PBB Satok service centre today (Sept 29). The beneficiaries were