Education Ministry comes under fire for banning the use of forecast SPM results for pre-university programmes.

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, Sept 29, 2014: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) national vice head Voon Shiak Ni has slammed the Education Ministry for banning the use of forecast results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) by students to apply for pre-university programmes at private institutions of higher learning.

No laws should discriminate against women, says CM

KUCHING,Sept 28, 2014: Chief Minister  Adenan Satem has asked anyone in Sarawak who comes across of laws or legislations which are seen as discriminating against women to tell him so he can have such laws or legislations amended.

SEB's Corporate Social Responsibility gets recognition from Sin Chew Daily

SHAH ALAM, Sept 27, 2014: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has been recognised for its dedicated efforts in corporate social responsibility, picking up the coveted ‘CSR Excellence Award’ at the Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards (SCBEA) last night.

Respect rights of indigenous peoples to choose their own chiefs, govt told

KUCHING, Sept 27, 2014: Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia(JOAS), a national umbrella of indigenous organisations from throughout Malaysia, has called on the federal and state governments not to interfere in the appointment of village and community chiefs, and instead to respect the democratic and consensual process of the communities for such appointments and positions.

Are the Dayaks short-changed in the formation of Malaysia?

51st Anniversary of Malaysia: Reflection  by  Dayak  National  Congress (DNC)

As we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the formation Malaysia, Dayak National Congress (DNC) would like to make a short reflection on the current status of the Dayaks in Malaysia.

When the Malaysia proposal was first introduced to the Dayaks in 1962, they opposed it.

First, the proposal brought to them memories of their bitter experiences under the dominion of the Brunei Sultanate and they feared that Malaysia would usher them into a similar situation that is Malay domination. 

Second, they feared that Malaysia would bring about the Islamization of Sarawak.

Third, they feared that under Malaysia they would be economically exploited by their more advanced counterparts, especially from Malaya and Singapore, and be rendered even more economically disadvantaged.

Hard for PAS to remain in PR, says Wong

KUCHING, Sept 26, 2014:  Sarawak DAP Youth said that is getting harder for PAS to remain in the Opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) because of its extreme religious views.

Is Sarawak the poorest state or what?

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, Sept 24, 2014: Is Sarawak the poorest state or the third most developed state in Malaysia?

This is the question that Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian  was asking at a press conference here today.

British filmmaker releases documentary on the Penans, showing their struggle to defend their rainforest home

LONDON, Sept 23, 2014: A new documentary, released online today to coincide with the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples at UN HQ in New York, reveals the trials of life deep in the jungle.

 The film is said to have received over 200,000 views online.

Adenan supports the use of English in teaching of Science and Mathematics in schools

KUCHING, Sept 22, 2014: Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem supported the use of English in the teaching of Science and Mathematics, saying that it is of paramount importance because of its dominance in the world's scientific community.

Astro's revenue touching RM2.6 billion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19, 2014: - Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) announced its revenue grew 12 % to RM2.6b for the first six months of the financial year ending  January 31, 2015.

Kit Siang calls for reaffirmation of a Malaysian Dream

KUCHING, Sept 15, 2014: DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang said that the 51st Malaysia Day tomorrow should be an occasion for reaffirmation of a Malaysian Dream as an unifying vision for all Malaysians, regardless of race, religion or region, for a harmonious, democratic, competitive and prosperous Malaysia.

Zimbabwean student suspected to have contracted the deadly Ebola

KUCHING, Sept 15, 2014: A 24-year-old Zimbabwean student is under investigation for the deadly Ebola and has been admitted at an isolation ward of the Sarawak General Hospital since last night.

SAPA stages peaceful protest against Shell and Petronas, demands better benefits for Sarawak

MIRI, Sept 15, 2014: Sarawak Association for Peoples’ Aspiration (Sapa) staged a peaceful protest against Shell and Petronas here today.

Torstein awarded Asian CEO Of The Year at Asean Power Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14, 2014: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) chief executive officer Torstein Dale Sjotveit, was awarded CEO of the Year of the  Asian Power Awards 2014 here. 

Weak leadership destroys Malaysia?

Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian's Malaysia Day message

In gathering my thoughts to write this message, I had a moment of quiet reflection about how Malaysia has fared in the past year, and on the mood of the nation currently. Undeniably 2014 has been what the Queen of England would call an ‘annushorribilis’. Much as I would like to write a glowing review, regrettably, events during the past 6 months have made that an impossibility.

Piknik Rakyat at Reservoir Park on Sept 16 to celebrate Malaysia Day

KUCHING, Sept 14, 2014: Come to Reservoir Park, at Jalan Budaya, this Tuesday, Sept 16 to celebrate Malaysia Day.

Kurup tells Malayans to learn from Sarawakians, Sabahans on religious tolerance

KUCHING, Sept 13, 2014: Sarawak's experience as a  peaceful and harmonious multi-religious and multi-racial society is being show-cased in Kuala Lumpur for the Malayans to a take a leaf from and to emulate.

JOAS calls on the Malaysian government to support Indigenous Rights People

 As the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) is going to take place prior to the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters on September 22-23, 2014, Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS) appeals to the Malaysian government to support a strong Outcome Document for the WCIP.

SDGA: Malaysia Day should be the premier non-religious celebration in the country

KUCHING, Sept 12, 2014: The Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) concurs with  Minister of Land Development James Jemut Masing that Sept 16 should be the premier non-religious celebration in this country.

Sarawak Energy receives Utility Of The Year Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept  12, 2014:  Sarawak Energy Bernad (SEB), the State’s energy provider,  was announced as Utility of the Year – Malaysia in the prestigious Asian Power Awards 2014 held here yesterday.

Chong: Highlight of SUPP's TGM was a Soon Koh whacking

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, Sept 11, 2014: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said that there is nothing new that comes out of the just-concluded Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) triennial general meeting (TGM).

Joint statement by 33 NGOs against construction of mega dams

10 September 2014

Malaysians call for the immediate stop to mega dam projects across the country

From 10-12 September 2014, thousands of people will converge in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Power

Week. The conference sponsors, including Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and Tenaga Nasional

Berhad (TNB), are welcoming the delegates arriving for this three day conference and introducing

their vision of power generation in Malaysia.

On this occasion, people representing communities in Sarawak, Sabah and across Peninsular

Malaysia affected by mega dams, will also be coming to the national capital to directly bring a joint

message to the delegates of ASEAN Power Week.

We urge all delegates offering or considering investments in large hydropower dams and associated

facilities in Malaysia, specifically those projects which are advanced by SEB and TNB, to urgently

withdraw any support and reconsider any future involvement in order to avoid the serious social,

environmental and economic risks involved.

No chance for UPP to be BN member?

KUCHING, Sept 8, 2014: Any hope of United People's Party (UPP) to be a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) is as good as zero, now that Prime Minister Najib Razak is fully giving his support to Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP).

The remains of MH17 crash victim Tambi Jiee to arrive tomorrow

KUCHING, Sept 8, 2014: The remains of two more Malaysian citizens who perished in the tragedy of MH17 will be arriving about 8.30am tomorrow at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Baram villagers angry over call to proceed with construction of dam

KUCHING, Sept 6, 2014:  Villagers from Baram were angered by a statement from their community leader, Penghulu Paul Kalang, saying that they were being sidelined in the decision making to determine their livelihood and future related to the proposed Baram dam.

DAP: Be fair in re-delineation of electoral boundaries or be damned

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, Sept 6, 2014: Opposition DAP will not support a Bill in parliament to increase the number of State and parliamentary seats in Sarawak if the re-delineation of the electoral boundaries is lop-sided, its vice chairman Chong Chieng Jen said today.

Sarawak PKR Youth, Kuching branch calling for public support to abolish Sedition Act

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, Sept 5, 2014: Sarawak PKR Youth movement and PKR  Kuching branch will jointly organise a year-long campaign calling for the abolition of the Sedition Act 1948.

Baru says Najib's assurance is simply hollow

By Baru Bian (Sarawak PKR chief) 

It was with more than a touch of cynicism that I read about Prime Minister Najib Razak's assurance to the people that the government remains committed to the 1Malaysia philosophy and will ensure that every citizen has a place under the Malaysian sun.

Sekapan heroes get State's recognition

KUCHING, Sept 3, 2014: Three men, including two brothers, have received Darjah Pingat Perwira Negeri (Bronze) for saving the victims of an express boat which capsized at Wong Bungan, Belaga, last 

year.

Picture: Harudis Busan receives the Pingat Perwira Negeri from the Governor

DNC: Postings by JIM - Jemaah ISIS Malaysia dangerous

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, Sept 2, 2014: A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO),  Dayak National Congress (DNC),  has urged the police to conduct a swift and speedy investigation against a Facebook account holder under the name of JIM-Jemaah ISIS Malaysia whose postings can lead to racial and religious conflicts between the non-Muslims and Muslims.

Kurup: Religious and racial controversies hamper national unity

KUCHING, Sept 1, 2014: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Joseph Kurup has expressed his concern that Malaysia will never make real progress if national unity is constantly hampered by religious and racial controversies.