THE proposal to increase by up to four additional appointments to the state Cabinet will ensure Sarawak’s governance structure matches the scale of its transformation and growing responsibilities. Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said the argument that the existing Cabinet, comprising the Premier, 10 Ministers and 26
THE appointment of additional members to the State Cabinet will significantly strengthen Sarawak’s governance system and improve the delivery of key government policies, said Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon. Debating in support of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at the DUN sitting on Monday (Nov
THE Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will have a significant impact in strengthening the Sarawak Government’s administrative machinery through the appointment of additional members to the state cabinet. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said this is crucial as the Bill is not merely a technical adjustment
THE state government has been urged to consider a dedicated rural development ministry to enable more focused attention on Sarawak’s rural regions and communities. Telang Usan state assemblyman, Datuk Dennis Ngau, said rural development agencies such as Highland Development Agency (HDA), Ulu Rejang Development Agency (URDA) and Northern Region Development
THE appointment of additional members to the State Cabinet will accelerate decision-making and strengthen coordination between ministries and various agencies, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. He said the move would ensure government policies were implemented more efficiently and deliver greater impact on the well-being of the people. “With global challenges
Appointing additional members to the Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri (MMKN) would allow ministerial portfolios to be allocated more effectively and ensure that key development sectors receive the focus and attention they require. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the amendment must be
JACINTHA : The youth wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is fully geared up for the next Sarawak state election, expected within 12 to 15 months, said its chief Datuk Martin Ben. Martin said the wing is ready to take on a bigger role, including fielding Youth candidates if
KUCHING: Sarawak’s pursuit of rights eroded under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) has never been about seeking independence but about restoring what is already part of the Federal Constitution. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said rejecting this reality is equivalent to undermining the very spirit of
KUCHING: Sarawak must strengthen students’ mastery of basic mathematics and science to prepare the next generation for future economic sectors, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Ujian Penilaian – Dual Language Programme Sarawak Year 6 (UP-DLPS 6) results showed strong performance in English
KUCHING: Former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim recent negative claims of Sarawak and Sabah are offensive, baseless and a threat to national harmony, says Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. The Chief Political Secretary to the Premier condemned Zaid’s remarks, where the latter allegedly described Sabah and Sarawak as a “burden”, suggested
