Desmond Davidson
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Sarawak speaker to appeal court ruling in disqualification of Pujut rep
Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said justice Mary Lim decided that the qualification of the representative was 'within the mandate of the assembly to decide'.
DAP proposes split with PKR for 6 deadlocked Sarawak seats
PKR can have 3 seats they did better in and we'll take the rest, says Chong Chieng Jen.
Sarawak rights, oil tussle not discussed at PM's development briefing in Kuching
The hot-button topics were conspicuously absent from the briefing Dr Mahathir Mohamad attended in Kuching today.
Dr Mahathir confirms Ariff will be new Dewan Rakyat speaker
Court of Appeal judge to be sworn in later today, says PM.
Why cast aspersion on Malanjum, Dayak group asks PAS, Umno Youth
Qualified non-Muslims, including those from Sabah and Sarawak, have a right to be appointed to top civil service posts.
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Rep questions Sarawak's RM155 million bailout of 'sick' hospital project
Why was millions paid in lump sum right before GE14, asks Violet Yong.
Batu Lintang rep questions need for new section in Sarawak Land Code
See Chee How says definition of native customary rights land already laid out in Section 18.
Sarawak makes one concession, still gathering feedback on Land Code amendment
State govt has decided to allow native communities their proprietary rights to land created via native customary practices.
Land Code bill will be bulldozed through, says Baru
The amendment seeks to recognise the 'pemakai menoa' and 'pulau galau' (territorial domain) concepts of native land acquisition.
Sarawak strengthens oil and gas control with passing of OMO
The state government has given Petronas and all oil companies involved in prospecting and mining of oil and gas to the end of 2019 to obtain the necessary licences and leases
Baru Bian denies rehabilitation of 55 Sarawak schools delayed by prefab system
Repair, upgrading work nearly complete, in fact, says minister.
Taib wants Putrajaya to keep BN-approved projects in Sarawak
Many of the projects are 'crucial' for the state.
Native land rights, Petronas suit to dominate Sarawak assembly sitting
Land Code bill has drastic consequences for natives claiming tribal lands which will determine their support for Gabungan Parti Sarawak government.
Sarawak Land Code amendment sees growing resistance
Minority ethnic communities have called for the state government to withdraw the 'disgusting' bill.