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Equal status bill was designed to fail, say Borneo MPs
They say the federal government was insincere in wanting to restore Sabah and Sarawak's status.
Putrajaya should’ve acted on Article 160 grouses, say Sabah, Sarawak activists
Article 160 defines 'the federation' as that established under Federation of Malaya Agreement 1948, not the Malaysia formed in 1963.
GPS flexes muscle in opposition to equal status bill
Pushback likely from 18 opposition MPs in Sarawak if their demands for changes to the wording of amendment are not met.
Ex-diplomat calls for Rome Statute counter-narrative against royals, ‘ignorant Malays’
Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin, who worked on the statute for Barisan Nasional, says the new administration should have a better communication plan.
Sarawak CM on rejection of constitutional amendment
Abang Johari Openg said Putrajaya has ignored demands to change definition of “federation”.
Sabah, Sarawak rallies to demand constitutional amendment bill withdrawn
Kota Kinabalu protest scheduled for this afternoon, Kuching flash mob to take place tomorrow morning.
DAP duo ‘traitors’ for defending constitutional amendment bill, say Sarawak leaders
They slam Chong Chieng Jen, Kelvin Yii for defending 'disgraceful and insulting' amendment, call on cabinet members to speak out.
Sarawak MPs call for constitutional amendment bill to be withdrawn
It is not comprehensive, fails to address demands for full compliance with Malaysia Agreement 1963, says GPS chief whip Fadillah Yusof.
Sarawak continues to sweet talk airlines on direct flights to Kuching
State tourism ministry looking to tap into growing Chinese market as well as Indonesia, Brunei
Why the secrecy around constitutional amendment bill, Sarawak minister asks Putrajaya
Bills should be presented to MPs at least a week before tabling, says Karim.
Bridge built with monkeys in mind
Sg Samunsam crossing, part of the Pan Borneo Highway, located in Sarawak wildlife sanctuary.
Small eateries, stalls can use domestic cooking gas to stop hike in food prices, says deputy minister
The government has put off plans to penalise businesses that use subsidised domestic liquefied petroleum gas.
We can save RM2 billion on Pan Borneo Highway, says Sarawak PDP
Under pressure Lebuhraya Borneo Utara reveals this after federal govt announces it may ditch PDP model for turnkey contractor model.
We’ll comment on Sarawak, Sabah status bill when we see it, says Sarawak MA63 panel
State will support amendment if it’s not just window dressing, says Asfia.
Sarawak PKR rudderless without polls chief
We can topple state ruling coalition if we have the funds, says Sarawak PKR leader.