TUPONG assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has refuted claims made by Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, who alleged that the august House has become oppressive towards opposition members. Fazzrudin said that Chong was given ample opportunity to express his views on both Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly during the debates on two
THE federal government has been urged to expedite the return of taxes collected in Sarawak to the state government. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said that this measure would enable the Sarawak government to better redistribute wealth through investments in infrastructure, educational access and facilities and social security. “This, in
SATOK assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki welcomes the initiative of Sarawak to provide initial funding for selected federal projects in the state and to be reimbursed later by the federal government. He stated that such effort is meant to speed up the implementation especially for high impact projects where they will
POLITICIANS and the public are urged not to stir racial sentiments and to respect the sensitivities of Sarawak’s diverse communities. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said that unity in Sarawak remains strong, and no sentiments should be allowed to undermine the state’s solidarity. “I call upon Sarawakians not to engage
THE passing of Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal is a huge loss to the nation, Sarawak, the legal fraternity, and the business community. Expressing his condolences to the late’s family, Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki highlighted Mutang’s historical achievement as the first Dayak Senate President in February this year. “He was
THE Sarawak government should actively seek more funds from the federal government in the next few years, while pursuing the autonomy of health and education which may take more time to be realised. Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said that the funds are very necessary to rebuild,
THE Transport Ministry is urged to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a new regional airport located somewhere between Miri and Bintulu. Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii stated that this study should explore potential locations, costs, and economic benefits of a new airport to serve the entire northern region
THE free bus services should not only go through the main roads but also to the outlying areas. Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii pointed out that there is no doubt that the free bus services offer significant benefits to the rakyat and also encourage the public to adopt a greener mode
IMPOSING mandatory e-invoicing on all businesses may pose significant challenges for hawkers and traders, especially in terms of training, personal security, connectivity and incurred costs. Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii pointed out that many traditional hawkers and traders are older individuals that have not had the opportunity to embrace technology. He
THE Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) unanimously passed the Supplementary Supply (2023) Bill, 2024 allowing an additional expenditure of RM267,928,353 on the fourth day of the DUN sitting today. The Bill’s Second Supplementary Estimates of Ordinary Expenditure, 2023 was tabled by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is
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