PDP wants to reclaim Saratok and Mas Gading
BAU: Parti Demokratik Progresif (PDP) wants to reclaim the loss of two parliamentary seats in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). The party’s vice president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said by getting back both the Saratok and Mas Gading seats, the work to develop the area can begin and people will be benefit from developments. […]
Pursue our rights with vigour
GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak (GPS) government must continue to pursue with vigour Sarawak’s special grants under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap pointed out that Sarawak must not be deceived into believing that any review under Article 112D must only take into account the financial position of the federal government. He […]
Give fullest support to nominated candidate
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) members have been called to give their fullest support to whoever has been nominated to stand in the elections, be it in the state or general elections. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the GPS chairman, said that […]
Proposal for special centre for youths
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JASMINE BADUN DAYANG Noorazah Awang Sohor (GPS-Lingga) proposed that a special centre be built for the local community in her speech at the august House here on yesterday, which would provide sports facilities such as football stadiums, futsal courts, takraw, badminton, basketball, netball, archery, and may be upgraded for motorsports and […]
Another bold move by GPS government
By Neville Timothy Sanders THE introduction of the Forest (Amendment) Bill 2022 is yet another bold move taken by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, according to Friday Belik. The Krian assemblyman said that it was to ensure that Sarawak would be in a better position to manage the state’s forest and its related activities in […]
Amendment allows Sarawak control over airspace
ACCORDING to sources from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), said Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian), a telco paid RM598.55mil to obtain a spectrum licence. Yakub opined that a brighter future would be the result of tabling of this Bill, and provides additional value to the Land Code. “The term ‘spectrum’ is introduced in this […]
Sarawak a trailblazer
SARAWAK will be a trailblazer for tabling the Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022, said Christopher Gira Sambang (Tamin-GPS).He said it is the first of its kind to be tabled in the country and will benefit generations to come. “The amendment will also bring about the development of new industries and the evolution of current industries. […]
State to gain with control over spectrum
KUCHING: Amendments to the Land Code will enable Sarawak to control and regulate its spectrum, said Chieng Jin Ek (Bukit Assek-GPS).He said all telecommunication companies using the state’s spectrum would need to get approval from Sarawak and pay levies or licence fees to Sarawak . Spectrum has to do with the invisible radio frequencies that […]
Close tabs on timely completion of entrepreneur hub
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI WEEKLY monitoring meetings with contractors and consultants will be held to ensure a timely completion of the Sematan and Telok Melano Entrepreneur Hub (Anjung Usahawan). The International Trade Industry and Investment Ministry will also conduct regular site visits. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Malcolm Mussem Lamoh said the implementation status of the Sematan […]
Reach out to newly registered voters
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) needs to reach out to the youth that are newly registered as voters through automatic registration. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that during a briefing with Election Commission (EC) on Monday morning, he found out that Sarawak has a total of 600,000 newly automatic registered […]