Commitment to equal partnership finally evident: DAP
SIBU: An actual commitment by the federal government to equal partnership with Sarawak and Sabah can finally be seen through the Unity Government, said Steven Sim. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) National Organising Secretary stressed that the increase in allocation to Sabah and Sarawak in Budget 2023 is one of the commitments made by the […]
Credibility of unity government depends on performance
KUCHING: The credibility of the unity government will be determined by how well it does in implementing initiatives within 100 days of taking office. With the objective of convincing the nation that the government is serious and works to implement the manifesto – fighting for efforts to assist the people in reducing the cost of […]
Return and serve S’wak, Dr Hazland tells students
KUCHING: Sarawak students in Great Britain have been encouraged to return home to take up job opportunities that will be available following recent developments back home. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Hazland Abang Hipni, who recently met up with 15 students from the Sarawak Students’ Association at a meet-up session hosted by the […]
People have every right, Yii tells Karim
KUCHING: Sarawakians have every right to question the government’s spending on any project or infrastructure and thus should not be merely dismissed as politicking or painted as an opposition agenda. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this is especially when it is of public interest and involves a significant amount of public funds. “Abdul […]
Abdul Karim: Criticism will not stop proposed tallest flagpole project
KUCHING: The country’s proposed tallest flagpole project here will serve as another landmark to attract tourists. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the RM30 million 99-meter-tall flagpole will not be an issue despite some ongoing criticisms. He revealed that a private sector firm has come forward to […]
City’s flag pole project funded by private sector as CSR contribution
KUCHING: The Office of the Premier of Sarawak (OPS) has clarified that the proposed tallest flagpole project in the city is not funded by the Sarawak government but by the private sector. It said the project is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) contribution in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak as a party to […]
All-round support for priority to dilapidated schools
KUCHING: Teachers and parents have given their vote of approval to the Ministry of Education’s (MoE’s) pledge to give top priority to dilapidated schools throughout the state. It was reported that some 1,000 schools in Sarawak require remedial attention. Since the maintenance of a school’s physical condition falls under the purview of the government the […]
Constitutional catharsis
A written Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document. It’s a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of the Age. — B. R. Ambedkar, Indian jurist The time to restructure the Federal Constitution (FC) has arrived to accommodate all 21st century stakeholders — the People, the Borneo Regions, the Peninsular States, and […]
Yii: Think twice before building flagpole in Petra Jaya; funds could be used for public infrastructure, healthcare, education
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii appealed to the state government and the premier to reconsider their plans to erect the country’s highest flagpole in Petra Jaya. “It is reported that the flagpole is being erected to mark Sarawak’s achievements in regaining its rights and privileges under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), including the elevation […]
Yes to tax-free bonuses for private sector
KUCHING: Most members of the public are of the view that private employees should receive tax-free bonuses. On January 20, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that bonuses given by the state governments to civil servants will no longer be taxed. The decision was made following a request from Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi […]
