Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

THE principle of ‘one man, one vote, one value’ should not be treated as an absolute standard in electoral systems, especially when it fails to account for real-world complexities and minority representation. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapa’ee said the rigid application of the

THE proposed expansion of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) from 82 to 99 seats must be viewed as a strategic step towards equitable representation, not a political manoeuvre, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. In rebuffing criticisms from opposition members, he described their recent remarks as “political theatre” and accused

THE proposed increase in Sarawak’s state constituencies must be guided by the need to preserve ethnic and community cohesion while reinforcing the state’s position under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh emphasised that electoral boundaries should not compromise Sarawak’s rich ethnic fabric. “Sarawak

THE move to increase the number of state seats from 82 to 99 is vital in addressing the current voter imbalance between urban and rural constituencies in Sarawak.Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh (GPS-Bawang Assan) highlighted the stark disparity in voter distribution, noting that constituencies in urban centres such as Kuching,

INCREASING the Dewan Undangan Negeri seats from 82 to 99 is a necessary step for a growing Sarawak as it is constitutional compliance and legislative authority. Bukit Semuja assembylman John Illus said the increase will also help to safegurard Sarawak’s long-term autonomy from being undermined politically, and socio-economically and to

THE Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025 seeks to reinforce a fundamental democratic principle — that representation must grow in tandem with population Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek said with such a massive increase in voters, maintaining the current 82-seat configuration will dilute effectiveness of representation, especially

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication achieved 98 per cent of its Annual Plan targets in 2024, surpassing the previous year’s performance of 94 per cent. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Datuk Jafri Lias said it also met all stretch targets under its 2024 Scorecard, marking a productive year despite

KUCHING: A new competency guideline has been introduced to standardise training and licensing for pipe fitters and main layers across Sarawak. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the ‘Guideline for Accredited Institutions on Competency Training and Examination for Main Layer and Pipe Fitter Licenses’ is aimed at

KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has called on the Education Services Commission (SPP) to re-evaluate the current teacher recruitment system in Sarawak, citing concerns over declining quality and the lack of stringent selection measures. STU president Kullin Djayang said that while efforts to increase the number of teachers in