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Court orders return of land to evicted natives

Court orders return of land to evicted natives

Court of Appeal finds Sarawak gov't was unlawful in alienating 3,475 hectares of native customary rights land of the Iban to two companies.
More than 240 pro-SPDP longhouse chiefs sacked?

More than 240 pro-SPDP longhouse chiefs sacked?

Some of them, who are Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party supporters, say it is a move to weaken the party further.
'Impian Sarawak' warning rings out to BN

'Impian Sarawak' warning rings out to BN

The state DAP’s scheme to set up branches in 21 rural seats is well on its way, with the fifth branch being opened in Pakan.
Why is dispersal of aid fund delayed, asks Sarawak DAP

Why is dispersal of aid fund delayed, asks Sarawak DAP

The money is there, so why the delay in pay-out, which is seriously affecting the hardcore poor, asks its organising secretary Violet Yong.
Police to arrest 40 more Penans

Police to arrest 40 more Penans

Sarawak PKR warns the state government that it is worsening the  situation at the Murum dam site by sending more police personnel.
S'wak PKR: Suspend oil palm companies hiring thugs

S'wak PKR: Suspend oil palm companies hiring thugs

The discovery of a weapons stash in an estate coupled with NCR activists getting brutalised lately raises serious security concerns.
PBB to contest the Krian state seat?

PBB to contest the Krian state seat?

PBB is luring members off Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party, which a PBB leader says has lost its clout and is becoming ‘a mosquito party'.
Police arrest a Penan near Murum dam

Police arrest a Penan near Murum dam

UPDATED 3.05PM They then fire shots in the air as 300 other protesters at Murum dam blockade site rush to them and ask to be arrested as well.
Sarawak PKR blasts 2012 audit report

Sarawak PKR blasts 2012 audit report

It paraphrases earlier reports and offers no solution to ending and preventing rampant corruption in government departments and GLCs, say two leaders.
'S'wak Energy Board has no powers over NCR issues'

'S'wak Energy Board has no powers over NCR issues'

NONE Sarawak PKR head Baru Bian argues that it should be the government that sorts out issues relating to the Murum dam.
Twin threats to safety of the Penans

Twin threats to safety of the Penans

With the impoundment of the Murum dam, their villages will soon be flooded and if they move, they are threatened by wild animals.
Sarawak gov't suffers another embarrassing loss

Sarawak gov't suffers another embarrassing loss

UPDATED 11.30AM The Appellate Court has confirmed that territorial domain and reserved forests are native customary land.
Najib fails to grasp that price hikes hurt, says S'wak DAP

Najib fails to grasp that price hikes hurt, says S'wak DAP

Najib has been caught ‘not honouring his promise' again. His pre-polls pledge was no fuel  price hikes. Whither ‘Janji ditepati', asks Chong Chieng Jen.
Review Malaysia agreements, urges Sarawak PKR

Review Malaysia agreements, urges Sarawak PKR

Razaleigh's proposal resonates in Sarawak with all shades of the ethnic spectrum as pressure mounts for the review of the agreements.
Jambun denies he will join Parti Cinta Sabah

Jambun denies he will join Parti Cinta Sabah

'I am no longer with Star and have no intention to join Parti Cinta Sabah,' says the former deputy of the Sabah chapter of State Reform Party.

 

Sarawak pays price of 'third world maintenance'

Sarawak pays price of 'third world maintenance'

Some water treatment plants and windmills are not working after costing millions of ringgit to build, alleges state PKR head Baru Bian.
Sabah Star to down shutters following ROS rejection

Sabah Star to down shutters following ROS rejection

The Registrar of Societies rejects the party's constitutional amendment and as a result only Sarawakians can be members.
Look into claims against S'wak Baitulmal, MACC told

Look into claims against S'wak Baitulmal, MACC told

UPDATED 6.18PM The call comes from Sawarak PKR women's wing head Nurhanim Mokhsen, who is 'distressed' over a report on 'misuse' of funds.
Murum dam impoundment begins as Penans protest

Murum dam impoundment begins as Penans protest

NONE ‘More than 100 Penans have erected a blockade protesting against the failure of the gov’t to fulfil its vows,’ says Raymond Abin.
Masing must apologise for failing Dayaks, says DAP

Masing must apologise for failing Dayaks, says DAP

NONE Apologise to the Dayaks for BN government's mistreatment of them, says its state chairperson Chong Chieng Jen.
'Sarawak wants flora and fauna, not Penan'

'Sarawak wants flora and fauna, not Penan'

The state's priority for protection and preservation of plants and animals is at the expense of Penan livelihood, laments activist Harrison Ngau.
Sarawak PKR wants Muhyiddin to resign

Sarawak PKR wants Muhyiddin to resign

He should quit as education minister for failing to address the plight of the rural schools in Sarawak, says state PKR chief Baru Bian.
DAP: Why the secrecy over maths and science marks?

DAP: Why the secrecy over maths and science marks?

school student The party's Sarawak chief demands know if these marks pose a threat to national security for them to fall under the OSA.
Are Wong and his group behind UPP formation?

Are Wong and his group behind UPP formation?

This speculation is widespread among many who believe Sarawak United People's Party will be deregistered for breaking rules on branch elections.