Joseph Tawie

Sarawakians decry conversion bid on minor

Sarawakians decry conversion bid on minor

They vented their anger online, while community leaders want action.
Sarawak PKR urges ‘united front’ against hudud

Sarawak PKR urges ‘united front’ against hudud

Baru Bian calls for S'wakians to defend the federal and state constitutions.
MRSM still silent over barring of crucifixes

MRSM still silent over barring of crucifixes

Mara has been asked whether religious restrictions at its colleges still in force.
Longhouse chief's house set alight, arson blamed

Longhouse chief's house set alight, arson blamed

He is at the centre of a dispute concerning NCR land of five longhouses.
Dayaks give inputs for next Malaysia Plan

Dayaks give inputs for next Malaysia Plan

The recommendations are decided upon after a seminar by community leaders.
PRS will break ranks if BN supports hudud bill

PRS will break ranks if BN supports hudud bill

Parti Rakyat Sarawak is totally opposed to bill PAS wants to table in Parliament.
S'wak DAP threatens to break away from Pakatan

S'wak DAP threatens to break away from Pakatan

For Kelantan’s passing of hudud bill, and a decision will be made soon, it says.
SUPP, UPP poised to slug it out in Sarawak polls

SUPP, UPP poised to slug it out in Sarawak polls

This after SUPP snubbed a lunch meeting to discuss seat negotiation.
SUPP blames DAP for Kelantan’s hudud law

SUPP blames DAP for Kelantan’s hudud law

It says the party failed to stop PAS and has been misleading the people about it.
Kampung profiling - will longhouses be included?

Kampung profiling - will longhouses be included?

While branding the initiative as good, PKR says Sarawak shouldn't be excluded.
Oil royalty talks have failed, Adenan confirms

Oil royalty talks have failed, Adenan confirms

Sarawak’s request for 20pct oil royalty rejected by Petronas, says CM.
Pakan voters 'reject' Mawan, says his ex-aide

Pakan voters 'reject' Mawan, says his ex-aide

Mawan isn't the ideal choice for BN, claims his former private secretary.
Bank reviews loan to S'wak firm after outcry

Bank reviews loan to S'wak firm after outcry

Loan provider Asian Development Bank is looking into graft allegations.
Chong: House prices will definitely rise after GST

Chong: House prices will definitely rise after GST

Prices will rise as a result of the 6pct tax on building materials, says Sarawak DAP.
'Illegal Indonesian workers a big threat'

'Illegal Indonesian workers a big threat'

The 300,000 illegals in S'wak oil palm plantations alone worries local groups.
'Sabah should claim 40pct of GST revenue'

'Sabah should claim 40pct of GST revenue'

No negotiating as this is state's right, says Star Sabah chief Jeffrey Kitingan.
Borneo states demand control over education

Borneo states demand control over education

They point the finger to the federal government for the declining standards.
Villagers toast 500th day of Baram dam blockade

Villagers toast 500th day of Baram dam blockade

'We will continue with blockades for as long as it takes to defend our rights.'
 
'Probe 'high' number of Sabah Umno members'

'Probe 'high' number of Sabah Umno members'

Star Sabah says count of 536,000 unusually high, raising issue of dubious ICs.
Bangladeshi workers issue in Sarawak turns red hot

Bangladeshi workers issue in Sarawak turns red hot

Foreign workers unnecessary, say locals, but state gov't disagrees.
'CM must lead fight against illegal logging'

'CM must lead fight against illegal logging'

S'wak DAP dismayed Minister Awang Tengah to lead special committee.
Pakatan's dream of running Sarawak fading

Pakatan's dream of running Sarawak fading

Bickering among its three partners thins hope of forming state gov't one day.
Kitingan: ‘Pathetic’ growth rampant in Sabah

Kitingan: ‘Pathetic’ growth rampant in Sabah

The Star Sabah leader holds Umno at fault for the conditions the state is now in.
'Let locals head all Sarawak federal depts'

'Let locals head all Sarawak federal depts'

By this, they will best understand the local environment and norms, says DAP.