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Sarawak gov't grabbing 'gold mine' of Betong

Sarawak gov't grabbing 'gold mine' of Betong

Sarawak has since 2010 refused to renew land leases within a 3km radius of Betong, covering 7,000 acres, which DAP says is a ‘gold mine'.
'Najib not sincere in pushing reforms through'

'Najib not sincere in pushing reforms through'

The prime minister's transformation programmes are mere rhetoric, proven yet again with the new detention-without-trial facility, says Sarawak DAP.
Cable-car system for Mount Santubong?

Cable-car system for Mount Santubong?

Locals have begun a petition against the proposed project, following talk that the once-shelved cable-car plan is to be revived.

Hundreds protest against Sarawak gov't

Hundreds protest against Sarawak gov't

NONEIn rallies across Sarawak, natives urge the state to respect their land rights and the courts decisions on the definition of NCR land.
Foment in SUPP Sibu over show-cause letter to head

Foment in SUPP Sibu over show-cause letter to head

NONEIf Wong Soon Koh is expelled, the branch will pull out of the party along with all 15 units under its jurisdiction, it warns.
Sarawak DAP wants RCI on poor education standards

Sarawak DAP wants RCI on poor education standards

NONEChong Chieng Jen points out that Malaysians have fared badly in global studies on achievements in math and science.
'Taib Mahmud's reminder directed at Umno'

'Taib Mahmud's reminder directed at Umno'

Umno should learn from Sarawak that a country with differences and diversities can be governed and administered with distinction, says PKR.
Najib's transformation programmes questioned

Najib's transformation programmes questioned

NONE Sarawak PKR leader See Chee How decries effectiveness of the GTP in his state, especially in the area of education.
Taib's Sago brainchild in the red

Taib's Sago brainchild in the red

The Pelita Mukah Sebakong Sago Plantation has been incurring massive losses since 2005 and Sarawak PKR calls it a 'major disaster'.
My suspension is illegal, Kota Sentosa's Chong fumes

My suspension is illegal, Kota Sentosa's Chong fumes

NONE The Sarawak opposition leader says his suspension is illegal as it was moved on the speaker's order and it was not voted on.
Sarawak DAP women reps furious over sexual remark

Sarawak DAP women reps furious over sexual remark

They are up in arms over a quip by Housing Minister Abang Johari Openg, and want it expunged from the Hansard of the S'wak state assembly.

What's so offensive about being 'like Umno politician'?

What's so offensive about being 'like Umno politician'?

NONE This is what suspended Sarawak Opposition Leader Chong Chieng Jen wants Tourism Minister Abang Johari Openg to explain.
Sarawak assembly suspends opposition chief indefinitely

Sarawak assembly suspends opposition chief indefinitely

NONE UPDATED 7.45PM Chong had refused to retract words that implied Abang Johari Openg resembled an Umno politician.
Wan Junaidi condemned for his treason remark

Wan Junaidi condemned for his treason remark

Two Sarawak opposition leaders condemn the deputy home minister for sedition threat to those who urge a review of the Malaysia Agreement.
Bau folk protest against 'Taib-linked' quarry firm

Bau folk protest against 'Taib-linked' quarry firm

Some 50 people comprising Bidayuhs, Chinese and Malays take part in a peaceful protest at the quarry site at the foot of Mount Serumbu.
Adopt Suhakam recommendations, S'wak told

Adopt Suhakam recommendations, S'wak told

S’WAK ASSEMBLY Reserves of RM22bil but budget is RM4.6bil - Krian state rep reminds his colleagues of their moral duty to help those who put them there.
DAP urges Wong's replacement as minister

DAP urges Wong's replacement as minister

S'WAK ASSEMBLY The party rep lists a litany woes that Sibu is suffering from, alleging that its council keeps ignoring complaints.
Explain change in use of land given to Pometia, Taib told

Explain change in use of land given to Pometia, Taib told

Pending assemblyperson Violet Yong demands to know why commercial developments are rising on land alienated for educational use.
Pujut rep to give full explanation to supporters

Pujut rep to give full explanation to supporters

NONE Fong Pau Teck says his expulsion by the DAP is ' a small matter' and his supporters need not worry as he will come out and 'shine like a diamond'.
Motion on Sarawak rights and position rejected

Motion on Sarawak rights and position rejected

SARAWAK ASSEMBLY DAP rep Chong Chieng Jen's motion accuses Umno of forgetting the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement.
'New Sarawak housing bill allows abuse of power'

'New Sarawak housing bill allows abuse of power'

NONE Powers for the minister under Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) Bill 2013 are far too wide, says PKR's See Chee How.
'Difficult to merge' SUPP with MCA, Gerakan

'Difficult to merge' SUPP with MCA, Gerakan

This is due to ‘different fundamental objectives’ and composition of membership, notes SUPP’s Sibu branch head.
Be fair to opposition, Sarawak speaker told

Be fair to opposition, Sarawak speaker told

Opposition leader Chong Chieng Jen accuses the speaker of manipulating questions from the opposition to the Sarawak state assembly.
Chong asks BN reps to support his motion

Chong asks BN reps to support his motion

The Sarawak opposition leader has submitted a motion to the state assembly regarding Sarawak’s position in the federation of Malaysia.