Sort out people’s doubts about PADU first, says Hasidah
KUCHING: Sarawak in principle supports the federal government’s noble intention to ensure aid and subsidies to Malaysians are channelled effectively via the Central Database Hub (PADU). Nevertheless, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, Malaysia Agreement 1963 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali stressed that the authorities must be cautious about […]
Sarawak accepts federal decision to decline hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: The state government has agreed to abide with the federal government’s decision to decline the bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Malaysia has rejected the offer due to insufficient funds to organise such a prestigious international event which requires a […]
MoU signed to oversee Bintulu Port transition
KUCHING: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to facilitate the process of changing Bintulu Port’s status to the Sarawak State Port. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who also the Infrastructure and Port Development Minister, said this aims to ensure the transition can be completed within this year. Three committees have been […]
Federal govt must be sensitive on airfare costs
KUCHING: The federal government through the Ministry of Transport needs to exert a firm stance to prevent airline companies from arbitrarily raising ticket prices. According to Senator Michael Mujah Lihan, the government needs to be sensitive to the issue of flight ticket costs, especially in supporting domestic tourism efforts to Sarawak and Sabah. “Through the […]
Avoid complacency, learn from the past
The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake. ― Eckhart von Hochheim, German Catholic theologian, philosopher and mystic The current government should not allow itself to be complacent and overlook potential risks. We can learn from past instances where this happened during the Barisan Nasional (BN) federal government before […]
Singapore Consulate General Office awaiting approval
KUCHING: The proposal to set up a Singapore Consulate General Office here is still awaiting approval from the federal government. Singapore’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Vanu Gopala Menon said that the application had been submitted and once approved, next would be to arrange for the establishment of the consulate. “Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim […]
Ismail Sabri: Taib had good ties with Putrajaya
KUCHING: The late Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud had consistently upheld unity between the state and federal governments, which was crucial for the nation’s enduring prosperity, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The former prime minister took to Facebook today to express his condolences on Taib’s passing, stating that his services […]
MP to raise issue of Labuan duty-free status erosion
LABUAN: Labuan Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Suhaili Abdul Rahman is to bring up with the Federal Government what he described as the gradual erosion of the duty-free status of the island. “The privilege of Labuan being a duty-free island, the high cost of living, and the continuous shortage of essential items will be brought […]
Federal govt urged to maintain Rahmah sales
KUCHING: The federal government should continue with the ongoing implementation of the Jualan Rahmah programme which will help to lighten the burden of the people in the current economic situation. In stating this, Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said the Jualan Rahmah is a people friendly programme launched by the Madani government to help ease […]
Federal, Sarawak to ink MoU for Bintulu Port takeover in February
KUCHING: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the federal and Sarawak governments for the takeover of Bintulu Port is anticipated in February 2024, according to Datuk Majang Renggi. The Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development stated that the upcoming MoU underscores the commitment of both governments to facilitate the transfer of […]
