Don't be contented with RM2.1b,but also go for 20% royalties, Chong asks CM

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, April 12, 2015. - Sarawak State Assembly Opposition leader Chong Chieng Jen has told Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem not to be contented with the so-called intended awards of RM2.1 billion worth of contracts by PETRONAS to Sarawak contractors.

He alleged it is Adenan's attempt to divert the attention of the people from the initial demand for 20% oil and gas royalties for Sarawak.

POTA is an oppressive law, an attempt to resurrect ISA

KUCHING, April 11, 2015. -  Malaysian Bar, Sabah Law Association and Advocates’ Association of Sarawak vehemently oppose all forms of detention without trial, and view the passage into law of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (“POTA”)in the early hours of 7 April 2015 with grave concern.

POTA is clearly an attempt by the government to resurrect the Internal Security Act 1960 (“ISA”), Restricted Residence Act 1933, Banishment Act 1959, and Emergency (Public Order and Prevention of Crime) Ordinance 1969.

33 civil society groups want renegotiation of constitution if Kelantan insists of enforcing hudud law

"If Kelantan is given the power over criminal justice under Article 76A – whether through a Government Bill or Private Member’s Bill – it will be a constitutional coup against the 1963 Malaysia Agreement"

KUCHING, April 8, 2015 - Thirty-three civil society groups in Sabah and Sarawak have called for a thorough renegotiation of the Federal Constitution if Kelantan insists of enforcing its Syariah Criminal Code II (1993) 2015.

Despite our repeated reminders, cable thefts still occur, says SEB

Cable theft is a serious crime that can cause death or serious injury, in addition to power outage, equipment and financial loss. SEB has been working closely with the police to curb this societal menace and every theft case is reported and investigated.

KUCHING, April 7, 2015-  Sarawak Energy Berhad has expressed deep regret over the death of a man at a substation in Matang on Monday morning.

The unfortunate incident was caused when the individual was electrocuted in a suspected attempt to steal 11,000 volt power cable connected to a switchgear.

Auditor-General Report lacking details, says Chee How

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, April 7, 2015 - Sarawak PKR vice chairman See Chee How does not think that Auditor-General has done a good job based on the first series of his report 2014.

He said there should be more details in the reports.

"Comparing with the previous series, the findings in the AG Report 2014 series, it appears to be scanty and short of fulfilling its responsibilities," he told reporters today.

See Chee How holding a photostat copy of the AG Report 2014