S4S to re-send memo to the Queen of England over alleged non-compliance of Malaysia Agreement by the Malaysian government

KUCHING, December 6, 2016 - A memorandum addressed to Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace will be re-sent after it was returned unopened as the Buckingham Palace had refused to accept it.

NGOs from Sarawak among over 40 protesting the use of timber from Sarawak to build Tokyo Olympic Stadium

Over 40 NGOs deliver letter to IOC cautioning that timber for Olympic Stadium and other venues risks connections to human rights and environmental violations 

Lausanne, Switzerland, December 6, 2016 - As Olympic organizers deliberate on cost-cutting measures for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics , a letter endorsed by 44 organizations was hand-delivered today to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during its winter board meeting, warning Olympic organizers of the high risk that illegal and unsustainable rainforest timber will be used to construct Tokyo’s new Olympic National Stadium and other facilities.

Winding up speech: CM touches on Sarawak tranformation, devolution of power, oil and gas royalty and Najib's commitment

Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem's winding up speech at the state assembly on Nov 30, 2016

SARAWAK TRANSFORMATION: THE WAY FORWARD

• Sarawak has continued to strengthen economic resilience through various measures over the years. Moving forward, there are challenges to be addressed arising from the uncertainties in the global economy and the slowdown in the national economy.

The Prime Minister clearly shows that he is willing to discuss this matter with the State Government and to find solutions to resolve this issue. The State Government is not making a ‘U’ turn on this matter because we believe that Federal and State BN Governments being in the family can resolve this issue amicably between the parties concerned. Diplomacy is better than confrontation. This consultation approach is manifested through the Prime Minister’s regular visits to Sarawak and his approval of many projects during his visits. - Adenan Satem

Three BN parties oppose Hadi's Bill, but PDP thinks differently

 By Cobbold John Lusoi

Recent news and statement with regards to Sarawak MPs to support the Hudud Bill tabled by PAS president Hadi Awang seems to have caused different perspectives and views within BN Sarawak.

PRS and SUPP had stated strong objections to the Bill but Progressive Democratic Party's (PDP) perspectives differs greatly.

Conman arrested for issuing fake SESCO Meter Seizure List order to customers

KUCHING, December 2, 2016 - A man, posing as a Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO) staff, has been arrested by police after reports were lodged against him for  allegedly issuing customers with fake “Meter Seizure List” order for meter tampering.