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Tag: Sarawak
Sarawak to hold polls after emergency revoked, legislature dissolved: Chief minister
Muhyiddin, Abang Jo to decide on Perikatan’s seat allocation for polls KUCHING: Sarawak’s state election has to be held now … More
King lifts emergency in Sarawak, paves way for state election
Agong makes the ‘difficult’ decision after audience with governor, PM. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has … More
Melaka and Sarawak Polls: What can we expect?
If Melaka is to be the testing ground between the old and the new, the Sarawak state election poses something … More
GPS will not work with Pribumi Bersatu in Sarawak election
KUCHING : Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will not work with Pribumi Bersatu in the coming state election. GPS secretary-general Datuk … More
MA63 bill to be tabled on Oct 26 but 2nd reading postponed
Some cabinet members want a briefing from AG first. De facto Law Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has clarified that … More
Govt presses pause on MA63 bill
The cabinet has decided to seek more explanations from the AG. Putrajaya has put a major constitutional amendment bill that … More
CM: Sarawak govt in ‘injury time’ waiting for penalty shootout
Abang Johari says he is leaving the matter to the EC. KUCHING : Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari … More
State election not discussed with Sultan Nazrin, only COVID-19 matters – Abang Johari
SRI AMAN : Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said today that his audience with Deputy Yang … More
Will Sarawak DUN be dissolved today?
KUCHING : Will the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) be dissolved on Thursday to finally pave the way for the … More
MA63 Council agrees on amendment to restore Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners
KOTA KINABALU : The Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) has agreed to proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution … More
Something big is up in Sarawak
Road repairs could mean state polls will be held this year, but Delta fears still very much abound WHEN you see … More
Sarawak wetland a vital habitat for Asia’s endangered migratory birds
For a number of reasons, Bako-Buntal Bay and certain parts of Sejingkat have gained importance as breeding ground for migrating … More
Eight interesting facts you didn’t know about Sabah and Sarawak
PETALING JAYA : In conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations that mark Sabah and Sarawak becoming a part of the … More
Centre of power shifting towards East Malaysia – Tawfik
The shifting of Indonesia’s capital to Kalimantan will spur economic growth. The centre of political and economic power is likely … More
What Pakatan Harapan must do to win Government
Focus on winning GE15 Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who formed Malaysia’s new government without benefit of election – as his predecessor … More
Does Malaysia’s opposition need a new leader or a new direction?
Calls for change ignore the opposition’s structural problems, which are more significant than one man. A new leader without new … More
Malaysia’s Opposition Strategy To Return To Power – Analysis
Focusing on winning the coming general election Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who formed Malaysia’s new government without benefit of election – … More
EC: Sarawak election to be held within 60 days after revocation of Emergency Proclamation
KUALA LUMPUR : The Sarawak election will be held within 60 days from the date the Emergency Proclamation for Sarawak … More
Malaysia Extends Emergency Rule in Sarawak to Avoid Election
Malaysia has extended an emergency ordinance in the Borneo state of Sarawak in a bid to hold off a state … More
Malaysian artiste Alena Murang wins two UK awards for music video celebrating Sarawakian culture
PETALING JAYA : Sarawakian singer-songwriter and sape player Alena Murang picked up two awards at the recent International Music Video … More
Award-winning sape player Saufi Aiman Yahya dead at 31
Award-winning Sarawak-born contemporary sape player Saufi Aiman Yahya, who was known for broadening the scope of the traditional (lute) instrument … More
EC confirms Sarawak polls postponed under Emergency proclamation
KUALA LUMPUR : The Election Commision (EC) today (June 6) confirmed that the Sarawak polls have been officially postponed. In … More
Dayak community forgoing ‘ngabang’ tradition for a good cause
KUCHING: Gawai Dayak in Sarawak is often associated with various activities such as beauty pageants and ‘ngabang’ (Gawai open house). … More