Friday, 11 August 2017

After the London trip, Sarawak government should talk to federal government to get full autonomy, says S4S leader



KUCHING, August 11, 2017 - Sarawak  For Sarawakians (S4S) applauds the recent fact-finding mission to London but now urges the State Government to put the information to good use in its negotiations with the Federal Government in its fight to achieve full recognition of the State’s rights and autonomy under the Malaysia Agreement 1963. 

Tuesday, 8 August 2017

Removal of s 88A from Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Bill a slap on the face of non-Muslims



By Baru Bian
The sudden removal of s 88A of the bill to amend the Law Reform (Marriage & Divorce) Act, which had been scheduled to be read a second time, is another slap in the face for people of non-Muslim faiths.

Monday, 7 August 2017

Sarawak's oil and gas company officially formed, professionals appointed to be board members



KUCHING, August 7, 2017: The Sarawak wholly-owned oil and gas company, Petroliam Sarawak (Petros) has been officially formed.

Thursday, 27 July 2017

MPs must be prepared for possibility of ambush in wee hours of morning to pass Hadi's Bill



By Baru Bian
RUU355 (or amendments to Shariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965)  issue has resurfaced this Parliamentary sitting, appearing on the list of the Parliament Order paper.

Ba'Kelalan rep: Government must conduct proper and thorough studies first before going ahead with Trusan dam construction



KUCHING, July 27, 2017 - In the event that the Trusan dam is implemented,  the government must ensure that proper and thorough surveys are carried out, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) statements, after full consultation with the affected communities.