Port handover: Restoration of state rights by Putrajaya
KUCHING: The decision to hand over Bintulu Port to Sarawak is seen as the federal government restoring the state’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung pointed out that it is also part of the devolution and granting of autonomy […]
MP gets RM4.2 mil in federal allocations
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has received a total of RM4.2 million in allocations from the federal government for expenditure in education, youth, community, health and welfare for his constituency this year. Breaking down the allocation, the majority went to education initiative, with 64 per cent (RM2,684,980.29). This is followed by youth/sports with […]
Cooperation in green energy discussed
KUCHING: Cooperation between the Federal and Sarawak government in the areas of green energy was among the topics discussed during a meeting between the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders met today (Dec 22). Anwar, through an official posting on his […]
Controversy shows how fragile we are, says Fazzrudin
KUCHING: Controversy that arose over the Christmas cake greeting issue shows how fragile the state of harmony is in the country. It is therefore important for the federal government to constantly improve on policies and decisions which affect Malaysians across the board. In making this point, the Premier’s Chief Political Secretary Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said […]
Additional seat demand will test PM’s sincerity
KUCHING: The time has come to assess the sincerity of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the federal government on meeting Sarawak’s demands including the addition of parliamentary seats. Vice President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the addition of parliamentary seats is crucial for both Sarawak […]
Federal govt, service providers reach SMART deal
THE federal government, in collaboration with mobile service providers, will share the operational costs of telecommunication towers under the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) project, amounting to RM207 million. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi lamented that mobile service providers showed limited interest in offering their services on SMART towers due […]
No word from Putrajaya on devolution of power in education: Dr Annuar
SARAWAK has yet to receive any official response from the federal government to its request for devolution of power in critical areas of education despite the federal Ministry of Education’s (MoE’s) positive indication on the state’s request, especially those of administrative nature. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee recalled […]
SUKMA funding talks underway
KUCHING: Discussions are underway between the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) regarding the funding for the 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA). Minister Hannah Yeoh said the federal government is committed to supporting Sarawak in best possible way. “We’re actively discussing with the Sarawak Youth, […]
Return of Bintulu Port, green energy advantageous to state
KUCHING: Sarawak is banking on foreign investors to make a beeline to the state now that the federal government has decided to return Bintulu Port to the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic given that Bintulu is equidistant from China and India. “At the same time Bintulu is a […]
Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government and five main mobile service providers have agreed to share the cost of resolving the issue of bare telecommunications towers in Sarawak, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi said CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, TM Tech and YTL Communications will share the cost needed by the tower operators to […]
