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Court sets February 3 to 5 for Petronas' judicial review on state sales tax
National oil company is seeking a declaration that the state government had acted unconstitutionally by issuing notices or invoices for sales tax to be imposed on petroleum products.
January 23 ruling on Petronas’ bid to recuse judicial commissioner in Sarawak suit
Judicial commissioner Christopher Chin Soo Yin’s promotion to high court judge hinges on his decision in the suit.
4 parties in ruling pact to become one, CM hints
PRS president warns coalition can’t repeat BN’s mistakes, should combine before state elections next year.
Sarawak will get back rights if Putrajaya plays by the rules, says CM
State doesn’t recognise oil and gas laws as fight with Petronas intensifies in courts.
Despite bumps, Putrajaya-state ties still manageable, says Abang Jo
No reason Sarawak can’t be ruled by non-Pakatan Harapan parties, as long as federalism respected.
No hike in Sarawak electricity tariff, says CM
Abang Johari Openg explains this is because production costs remain low.
Malaysian police brace for Indonesian capital moving to Kalimantan
Cops in Sarawak anticipate spike in social problems, smuggling, people trafficking.
School CNY decorations issue a test for Putrajaya's liberalism, says Sarawak rep
See Chee How says groups ‘turning anything and everything into race and religious issues’ are no longer isolated.
Unimas turmoil stems from pro-Pakatan don
Sulong Matjeraie booted as board chairman because he challenged, at Sarawak’s behest, Andrew Aeria’s appointment, say academics.
Vernacular schools concerned over ministry’s Jawi guideline, says Sarawak party
SUPP youth chief says a clause leaves policy decision to parents, not school boards.
Next education minister should prioritise IR 4.0, not petty matters, says Sarawak CM
Mathematics, science and language more important 'than petty things' like Jawi, says Abang Johari.
Sarawak drawing up laws to regulate Airbnb-like rental industry
Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg says safety is among the questions that the new law needs to address.
Appointment of new Unimas board chairman angers Sarawak
Chief minister’s office upset that non-Sarawakian to assume post in break with precedent.
A political career that got off on wrong foot comes to a halt
Education minister calls it a day after 20 months of lurching from one gaffe to another.
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Sarawak to decide on Jawi poser on January 16
Chief minister hints the choice of whether the Arabic script would be taught to schoolchildren would be left to the parents.
