Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Author: Nazmi Suhaimi

Sarawak Incorporated: Premier unveils new vision

KUCHING: In a move to institutionalise Sarawak’s wealth, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has unveiled his vision of Sarawak Incorporated. This, he said, will be operated by professionals where the dividends are paid to the people of Sarawak, who are the owners of the corporation. “What

Premier: Hydrogen revenues will fund infrastructure

KUCHING: The hydrogen economy is poised to provide significant returns that will fund the cost of implementing basic infrastructure in areas throughout Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said while the overhead for producing hydrogen is still high, its efficiency will improve over time as technology

Depriving Sarawak of its rights akin to colonialism says Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak’s participation in the state oil and gas sector along with appointing Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) as the sole gas aggregator is within the rights of the state. In stressing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he is aware that there are certain quarters

Premier warns of overcentralisation

KUCHING: State empowerment is the way forward for the Sarawak-Malaysia partnership views Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said overcentralisation or the concentration of powers to the federal government would be detrimental to states within the federation. “In terms of managing a federation, there are two

Sarawak not becoming own country says Premier

KUCHING: There is no two ways about it, Sarawak remains within Malaysia says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Refuting claims that Sarawak is looking to position itself as a country within another country, the Premier said Sarawak is simply looking to drive Malaysia’s economy. “Our anthem

Positions don’t matter as long as you contribute: Abang Johari

KUCHING: Service is crucial, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, reflecting on the highs and lows of his political journey. He said while patience is key in ensuring success and longevity in politics, loyalty to the party is similarly important. “I think it does not matter

Why have anti-hopping law in the first place?

The government is open to discussions on making legal amendments to plug any loopholes in the anti-party hopping law. Previously, we proposed that anyone rejected by their party should vacate their seat, but it was not agreed upon by the government then. Because at that time, Umno members were joining

Leader or crusader?

The greatest politician must humble himself before the lowest constituent. The greatest governor must humble himself before the lowest peasant. The greatest president must humble himself before the lowest citizen. The greatest leader must humble himself before the lowest servant. – Matshona Dhliwayo, Canadian-based philosopher, entrepreneur, and author Much has

Old candidates disappoint with lacklustre debate

THE first U.S. presidential debate between current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was far from a masterclass. It was a horror show. The hour-and-a-half-long debate was deemed unwatchable by many and fell far short of what US presidential debates used to represent. In the past, these debates

Student insurance scheme in Satok pays RM22k in compensation

KUCHING: The Satok Student Personal Accident Insurance scheme which covers all pre-schoolers and primary school pupils in the constituency paid RM22,233.35 in compensation to its claimants. The amount was paid for two claims, the first is paid to Ally Nazrullah Abdullah worth RM21,500 while another is paid to Aniq Rizqi