Of the five prime ministers since 1963, Najib is the only one who really cares for Sarawak and Sabah’s wellbeing. He recognised September 16, a date dear to the people of Sarawak and Sabah as Malaysia Day. He allocated funds for construction of the Pan Borneo (Highway), while the other
The first step in saving our liberty is to realize how much we have already lost, how we lost it, and how we will continue to lose it unless fundamental political changes occur. – James Bovard, American author UMNO, which is undergoing some sort of rejuvenation following its loss in
KUCHING: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng said he would defend his seat come the 15th General Election (GE15). This came after Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president-designate Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said the party would not be fielding its candidate in Sarawak due to the absence of Barisan Nasional (BN) parties in
Election days come and go. But the struggle of the people to create a government which represents all of us and not just the one percent – a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice – that struggle continues. – Bernie Sanders, US senator The
KUCHING: Independent Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang should be allowed to rejoin Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) views political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun. The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) lecturer said Jugah is still a winnable candidate in the parliamentary constituency and can continue to win the seat in the coming General
Money politics should be a thing of the past as it would dampen the politics of the next generation. This was the advice by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee. “Money politics is a cancerous element in any political party and it also undermines the process of
WITH the inclusion of youths in political parties as well having a voice in policy making, it is high time that a thorough blueprint is created to fully realise the youth’s potential. This was the view of youth activists polled by New Sarawak Tribune, who stressed that more can be
GREATER participation of youth in Sarawak politics through set-ups in political parties will allow for issues affecting young people to be promptly addressed. Analysts polled by New Sarawak Tribune opined that among the pressing issues are the economic situation and employment opportunities for the youths. They said youth participation should
AT the tail end of 2020, Sarawak was among the first states in Malaysia to amend its State Constitution to lower the voting age to 18 years old from 21 years old. It also lowered the minimum age required for a person to become an elected representative from 21 to
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist Early this week, Education Minister Datuk Mohd Radzi Md Jidin acknowledged that the Malaysian education system has been stagnant. This startling statement caused an uproar among the public –
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