Sarawak seeks RM6.3b federal funding for telco towers
KUCHING: Sarawak has called on the federal government to allocate funds to construct 1,800 telecommunication towers to improve internet coverage across the state, estimated to cost RM6.3 billion. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that telecommunications and internet infrastructure is essential to establishing Sarawak as a regional digital hub. “Therefore, we […]
Analyst advocates win-win approaches
KUCHING: The call for one-third of parliamentary seats to be allocated to Sabah and Sarawak presents an opportunity to initiate a broader conversation about the balance of power within the federal system. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal said that the discussion on the matter must be seen within a broader context. “Whenever I […]
Grace periods to implement new minimum wages lauded
KUCHING: Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) thanked the federal government for taking into consideration the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in determining the RM1,700 new minimum wages. “MEF is thankful to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the government that understand and take into account the challenges faced by Micro, Small and […]
Time to honour MA63 as agreed by forefathers
KUCHING: The federal government must honour the terms agreed upon in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), particularly Sarawak and Sabah’s call for one-third representation in parliament. In stating this, Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) deputy president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the matter is already clearly written in the MA63. “Now is the time to honour […]
Uplifting rural, impoverished urban areas a key federal priority: Anwar
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government is determined to uplift the dignity of all states, particularly those in rural, remote and urban poverty-stricken areas, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar expressed confidence that this commitment can be achieved through collaboration, dialogue and teamwork between federal and state leaders, including those from Sabah and Sarawak. […]
Federal govt aims to develop high-caliber leaders
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The federal government aspires to produce thousands of high-calibre athletes like Sarawak’s muay thai athlete, Johan Ghazali, who has brought international recognition to the country. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Dr Johari Abdul said future leaders must be shaped through training and dedication as leadership was not an innate quality. “If Sarawak […]
Sarawak awaits federal approval on carbon legislation
BY ALLAN JAY & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking forward to the passing of the Bill on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) by Parliament in November this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that once the law is passed, the transportation of carbon can be implemented. […]
State to match Federal pay raise
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & NURA V LORNA KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced that the state government will implement a salary increase for its civil servants to match the federal government’s recent pay hike. He said Sarawak will increase civil servant salaries by at least 15 per cent, […]
Respect MA63, Premier tells PM hopefuls
KUCHING: Prime minister hopefuls who are looking to tap Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) support to form the next federal government must respect the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is GPS’ one and only condition, adding that there are no other hidden demands from the Sarawak-based […]
Premier warns of overcentralisation
KUCHING: State empowerment is the way forward for the Sarawak-Malaysia partnership views Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said overcentralisation or the concentration of powers to the federal government would be detrimental to states within the federation. “In terms of managing a federation, there are two blocs. One is the centralists […]
