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Standing firm over S’wak rights

Abang Johari (centre) at a presentation of land titles to landowners in Sarawak

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg stood firm over Sarawak rights and vowed to protect it. He cautioned Sarawakians of the imminent encroachment by the federal government on state matters. “If they (Pakatan Harapan) helms Sarawak, that…

Amid pressure, MPKK a go

KUCHING: Despite public pressure over the implementation of Village Community Management Councils (MPKK), the directive is now set in stone State Pakatan Harapan chairman Chong Chieng Jen revealed that appointments will be made as early as November. “By November, appointments…

Sabah govt recognises UEC

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government did not give two hoots over resistances on the implementation of Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). The certificate which garnered mixed reception among the masses in West Malaysia was officially recognised by the Sabahans. Chief Minister…

20 percent not workable: Dr. M

KUCHING: Nation premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s pledge to return East Malaysian’s rights – in terms of 20 percent oil and gas revenue may not be as straightforward as it seems. On Thursday, Dr Mahathir revealed in a dialogue with…

We’ll take you to court

KUCHING: Legal action may be the only way to go if negotiations with Putrajaya is in tatters. The Sarawak government ought to take the federal governement to task if promises remain unfulfilled asserts Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.…

Uggah enggan ulas isu MPKK

KUCHING: Timbalan Ketua Menteri Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas enggan mengulas berkenaan penubuhan MPKK di Sarawak. “Biarlah pemimpin lain mengulas berkenaan dengan isu tersebut,” ujar beliau ketika ditemui pemberita selepas menghadiri Mesyuarat Majlis Tindakan Negeri (MTN) Sarawak semalam. Kelmarin, Pengerusi…