Calling for entries for the Hydropower Development and Social Investment Media Awards 2014

Calling for entries for the Hydropower Development and Social Investment Media Awards 2014

KUCHING, 16th OCTOBER, 2014, THURSDAY: Media practitioners are reminded that the last day to submit their entries for the Hydropower Development and Social Investment Media Awards 2014 is on Nov 15 this year.

The awards along with cash prizes will be presented to the winners of the various categories at a glittering Media Night to be held on Dec 5.

Don't mess around with religious beliefs of Sarawakians, Chong warns Fed Govt

KUCHING, Oct 15, 2014: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has warned the Umno-led Federal Government to respect the religious rights of Sarawakians, and not try to mess around with the harmonious relationship among the different religions in the State.

" Do not import your religious extremism into Sarawak," he said in his speech in Parliament yesterday.

Chong to Fed Govt: Address the sentiment of Sarawakians of being unfairly treated

KUCHING, Oct 15, 2014: Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament Chong Chieng Jen said that the Federal Government must address the sentiment of Sarawakians of being unfairly treated which has resulted in movements like Sarawak for Sarawakians and Sarawak Sovereignty Movement to crop up.

"The best and most appropriate solution to the problem is to address the concerns raised by Sarawakian, one of which is to return to Sarawak, the 20% oil and gas royalties demanded by the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly.

A total fine of RM439,000 issued to 24 members of Sibu Confectionery and Bakery Association

KUCHING, Oct 13, 2014: The Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a total fine of RM439,000 to  24 members of the Sibu Confectionery  and Bakery Association for fixing the prices of their products.

Redeem yourself by resigning as a minister, Baru asks Nancy

KUCHING, Oct 11, 2014: Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian today urged Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri to do the honourable thing by resigning from her ministerial post for her poor judgment and explanation not to prosecute Islamist extremist Ibrahim Ali.

"I hope that Nancy will try to redeem herself by apologising to all Malaysians for her poor judgment and tender her resignation for failing us," he said in a statement to express his shock at Nancy's explanation for the decision of the Attorney-General not to prosecute Ibrahim.