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.

Sarawak proposes to create major networks in central and southern regions

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, November 29, 2016 - Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing said the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Transportation is proposing to create major road networks that will open up the vast areas of central and southern regions.

If Peninsula Malaysia has North South Highway, East West Highway and East West Speed Train, why cannot we dream and build extensive road networks for us in Sarawak? This, however,  will not happen overnight.- Tan Sri Dr James Masing

RM250 million minor rural projects fund is not missing, explains Wong Soon Koh

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon, in the state assembly today, clarified claims made by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen on RM250 million minor rural projects fund.

I would now move on to clarify some of the allegations made by honourable member from the opposition from the DAP.

 According to Treasury Instruction 6(ii) which stipulates “that any money appropriated for a particular purpose in the warrant shall be surrendered to the Consolidated Fund if not spent on that purpose during the period for which it was granted” - Wong Soon Koh (picture, left)