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THE State Barisan Nasional has launched a people-centred 15-point manifesto for the 11th state election. Here are the points of the manifesto thanks to Bernama: 1. UPHOLD THE RIGHTS OF SARAWAK AND ITS PEOPLE We are committed to protect the rights of the people of Sarawak as stipulated in the Federal Constitution, Malaysia Agreement 1963, Inter Governmental … Continue reading
CHIEF Minister Datuk Patinggi Adenan Satem has called on opposition voters in the State to return to Barisan Nasional (BN). He called for everyone to focus on what’s best for our Great State instead of dwelling on political differences. “Let us set aside all our political differences for the sake of the future of Sarawak and … Continue reading
WELL the end of the year is always a good time to reflect on what has transpired to prompt and motivate ourselves to do better in the year to come. This is the time to take stock and count our blessings, as well as plan what to do to reach greater heights. Looking back at 2015, I … Continue reading
IT has indeed been a very Merry Christmas here in Sarawak. On the third day of Christmas yesterday, Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Lutong, Miri held a joint Christmas gathering. It was attended by members of the congregation of Masjid An Naim as well as Christians from various denominations. I’m sure in recent years you’ve … Continue reading
FOR the second time in recent State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sittings, both Barisan Nasional (BN) and opposition assembly-persons have voted unanimously for a motion. If you follow politics anywhere, you know how rare it is for both the ruling party and the opposition to see eye to eye on anything. That’s the normal nature of things. In … Continue reading
OVER the weekend I attended a pre-Christmas service in the village. It was wonderful for those present to be able to sing Christmas carols in their mother tongue, without any worry that they would be condemned for the use of the word ‘Allah’. The weekend was also when around 8,000 Kuching Christians walked a 4km-route around the … Continue reading
IT’S been quite an interesting journey since our Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem so wisely decided to make English an official language of our great State again. We’ve really seen how narrow-minded some people from across the South China Sea can be and it really does not surprise me. Over the weekend … Continue reading
I HAD the privilege of attending the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) dinner on Saturday. It was great to enjoy Dayak delicacies in a hotel setting and of course to enjoy the delightful authentic cultural performances that DCF is known for. We were also entertained by the lovely Melissa Francis. I don’t usually enjoy speeches at dinner events. Honestly I … Continue reading
Sarawak is the first and only state to recognise the UEC. Continue reading
GROWING up in Sarawak made me somewhat sheltered I guess. Of course I know my own race and am very proud of my cultural heritage. I also cling closely to my religious beliefs. However, I never really thought about racial and religious differences or rather they were never an issue for me except until I went … Continue reading
Parochial Sarawakian 