GPS stays out of state elections
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will not be involved in any state election campaigns taking place in six states in Peninsular Malaysia. The party’s Chief Whip, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, said that GPS is committed to focusing solely on matters concerning the interests of the people in Sarawak. “Our priority is to fight for the […]
Isuzu D-Max sales shifts into high gear
PETALING JAYA: Isuzu Malaysia posted a record-breaking performance last year, chalking up 9,211 units in sales of the Isuzu D-Max, just short of doubling the numbers the company achieved in 2021. The stellar performance set a new record for the company, eclipsing the previous record of 6,480 pick-up trucks sold in 2016. According to a […]
Unity govt must tackle economic issues
KUCHING: The unity government must focus on addressing economic and welfare issues in the country. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal pointed out that the country is currently facing problems in terms of education and healthcare among others. “The youngsters are looking for work opportunities while those who are currently employed are looking forward […]
Louder Voice In Parliment
By Jamie Lu IT is crucial for Sarawak and Sabah to receive 35 per cent or one- third of the country’s parliamentary seats, in tandem with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). This is particularly important as any amendment to the Federal Constitution needed a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament as well as to ensure more […]
GPS should demand more federal funding, opines PBK chief
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should demand from the federal government development funds as this is the latter’s responsibility. In making this call, Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government—when in power for 22 months—had failed to put in sufficient effort to alleviate economic and social problems faced […]
Beras Biris makes debut in the peninsula
KUCHING: Kenyalang Beras Biris, which is synonymous to the Simunjan and Gedong districts, is now available in high end supermarkets in Peninsular Malaysia. Its foray was launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Lalaport in Kuala Lumpur today. In an immediate reaction Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said […]
Taib believes Feds will not neglect Sarawak
19TH DUN SITTING HEAD of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud hopes Putrajaya will continue to pay special attention to Sarawak’s development. He said attention must be given especially to economy and infrastructure development. “I believe that Sarawak will not be left behind in the development process in line with the spirit of Keluarga […]
WE’RE EQUAL!
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak are now officially recognised as equal partners with Peninsular Malaysia following the amendment to clause (2) of Article 1 and clause (2) of Article 160 of the Federal Constitution. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar announced that the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2022 […]
Sarawakian families affected by Peninsular floods get aid
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-three Sarawakian families, who were affected by flash floods in Peninsular Malaysia, have been given assistance. This was in line with the government’s continuous efforts to assist flood victims by giving basic necessities, including mattresses, pillows and blankets. The items were contributed by federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and, Domestic Trade […]
Sarawakian flood victims in peninsula to get more help
KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in West Malaysia who were affected by the recent flooding disaster there will be relieved to know that the state government is looking to extend more assistance to them in the near future. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this after chairing a Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu […]