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MA63 talks deadlocked over right to collect stamp duty
Putrajaya says it holds all rights to revenue generator, while Sabah, Sarawak want in on share of the monies, too.
As temperatures rise in Anwar-Azmin spat, PKR grassroots leaders stay cool
They see the widening public rift between the party's top guns as nothing more than a 'difference of opinions'.
Sarawak may raise petroleum tax for more income, says CM
Money can be used to fund building of roads, airports, bridges and rural development projects, says chief minister.
Surveys link economic hardship to Muslim support for Islam in governance
Previously unreleased data 'paints bleak picture of economic strength of Malaysian-Muslims', says research house.
Bill to restore Sabah, Sarawak status to be tabled April 8 and 9
Chong Chieng Jen says internal memo issued to Pakatan MPs, requesting their attendance in Parliament on the said dates.
Borneo activists pour scorn on return of equal status
Constitutional ‘legal paradoxes’ must be fixed first and follow all terms in MA63 are just the starters, they say.
Sarawak not obsessed over fuel resources, just want our dues, says CM
Abang Johari Openg, however, says there is room for the state to collaborate with Petronas.
I only care about possible delays to Pan Borneo project, says Sarawak CM
State has been waiting 60 years for completion of highway, Abang Johari Openg opines.
Natives slam Mulu rep over failed promise to save forest
Berawan and Penan communities accuse assemblyman of backing down on pledge to help protect their ancestral graves and heritage sites.
What equal status for Sabah, Sarawak is all about
Folk in Borneo states generally welcome Putrajaya’s effort to restore to their status but some are sceptical.
Penan stars in movie on life of Swiss activist Bruno Manser
Nick Kelesau plays Along Sega, the environmentalist's mentor and friend.
NZ attack a wake up call to track all extremists, says Sarawak DCM
James Masing says extremism exists in all forms and one must not be blinded by prejudice.
21 years on, headman has no regrets rejecting Bakun relocation offer
Gara Jalong and 30 families thumbed their nose at state govt's offer as they did not want to lose native customary rights land.
Fishing group held by Indonesia back in Sarawak
They were detained by Indonesia for allegedly encroaching on its waters; Malaysian authorities deny claim.
Sarawak rural folk suffer as prices soar once more
Long Banga villager says they are suffering, 'but what can we do?'
