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Sarawak youth happy with GPS’ handling of state rights, survey finds
Abdul Karim Hamzah gives sneak peek at findings of year-long Institute for Youth Research study.
Sarawak, Sabah adamant khat stays out of their vernacular schools
Religious sensitivity, distrust of Putrajaya, more urgent priorities among reasons cited by state leaders.
Brace for smoke but it will not be severe, says UKM expert
Malaysians warned to be prepared for air quality to change for the worse as drought raises risk of fires in peatlands of Indonesia.
Penans form volunteer firefighting unit
Outside help is often slow to arrive during fires due to the settlements' remote locations, bad roads and long distances.
GPS’ Fadillah Yusof didn’t support call for Dr Mahathir to stay on as PM, says source
He was not involved in such debate during Tuesday's meeting, as per CM's instructions, PBB source reveals.
Sarawak to trial hydrogen-powered buses this month
Vehicles to be tested if suitable for transit system in Kuching.
Sarawak CM unsure if GPS MPs had asked PM to stay till end of term
Gabungan Parti Sarawak lawmakers are reportedly among MPs who met with Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday night.
Sarawak rejects Putrajaya’s request to take over local government
Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg says it falls under the autonomous rights of the Sarawak government.
GPS leaders deride claim it’s party to Umno-PAS
Some criticise Sarawak PH chief for ‘turning his back’ on the state.
Minister should have checked with state govt on village chiefs issue, says Sarawak DCM
Zuraida Kamaruddin's remark on tuai rumah not receiving allowances misguided, says Douglas Uggah.
Pakatan has not started seat talks for Sarawak polls, says Muhyiddin
State elections are to be held latest by 2021 but it is speculated that it will be called next year.
Citizenship application process cut from 3 years to 1, says Muhyiddin
Home minister says this is made possible by new SOP, which was drawn up after he ordered review of old one.
Expect reduced support for Sarawak ruling pact due to lower voting age
However, analysts say, Gabungan Parti Sarawak will likely still retain power in next state polls.
Sarawak Pakatan chief says coalition must win coming state polls
Chong Chien Jen says the Umno-PAS alliance needs Gabungan Parti Sarawak to win federal power.
Sarawak minister tells state Pakatan to zip it over dilapidated schools issue
Michael Manyin says the state opposition does not seem to know what is going on and should not speak about the matter.
