S’wak gets RM1 bln to beef up border security
By Goh Pei Pei & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: The federal government has announced an allocation of RM1 billion to strengthen border security in Sarawak and upgrade roads in the surrounding areas. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this would ensure the safety and security of the state, following Indonesia’s decision to shift its capital […]
State Financial Secretary appointed to Inland Revenue Board
BY GABRIEL LIHAN, GOH PEI PEI & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: State Financial Secretary Datuk Seri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar has been appointed to sit on the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) board of directors. Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim who made the announcement today (Jan 20) said the appointment takes immediate effect. “Today, […]
Annual special grant to Sarawak increased to RM300 mln
BY GOH PEI PEI & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The federal government has agreed to increase the annual special grant to Sarawak from RM16 million to RM300 million. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said an agreement has been reached that the allocation under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution will be distributed based on the […]
Anwar: Resolve MA63 “once and for all”
BY GOH PEI PEI & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his commitment to resolve all outstanding matters in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and to accelerate development in Sarawak. The previous federal governments, he said, had contributed in some ways in this area, including amending the Federal Constitution while […]
Anwar expected to visit Sarawak for two days
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to be in Sarawak for a two-day official visit this week. This will be his first visit to Sarawak as the 10th prime minister since he was sworn in on Nov 24 last year. According to reliable sources, Anwar will be in town from Jan 19 […]
No lip service please, just restore our rights
KUCHING: Do not merely pay lip service when it comes to the powers and rights of Sarawak as listed under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh, who made the point, said what would be more important would be to return or implement the agreement accordingly and immediately. “Return what has been demanded […]
Budget distribution must reflect region status: Rentap
KUCHING: Allocations in the national budget must reflect the status of Sarawak, which is being recognised as a region and no longer regarded as a state in Malaysia. State Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said Sarawak has been recognised as one of the three regions, besides Sabah and the states in […]
No compromising over rights, asserts Premier
MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reiterated that the state government will not compromise the rights provided for in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Agreement and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. “During the opening of the Legal Year here on Friday and the speech by the President of Advocates of […]
PM to co-chair Jan 19 meeting on health autonomy
KUCHING: A meeting on health autonomy will be held here on Jan 19 co-chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who stated this pointed out that while autonomy over health is provided for under the Malaysia Agreement […]
Political analyst Chin to moderate leadership forum
KUCHING: A leadership forum on how youths can become global shapers in the modern economic climate will take place this Saturday, courtesy of The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI), a non-governmental organisation (NGO). The event, ‘Borneo Youth – Agent of Change in a New Malaysia’, will be held on Jan 14, from 9am till 12pm at the […]
