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State Election Not Carnival, Popularity Contest Taib Reminded Sarawakians

State Election Not Carnival, Popularity Contest Taib Reminded Sarawakians

MIRI — The people of Sarawak should not treat the coming state election as a carnival nor a platform to gauge one’s popularity, said the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, on Tuesday.

No Action Against Senior Lecturer Over Taib’s Comment – Unimas

No Action Against Senior Lecturer Over Taib’s Comment – Unimas

KUCHING — Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will not take any action against its senior lecturer Dr Jeniri Amir for commenting on Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s political future as it was his personal opinion.

Political Analysts See Taib’s Quit Claims Mere Ploy To ‘Test Water’

Political Analysts See Taib’s Quit Claims Mere Ploy To ‘Test Water’

KUALA LUMPUR — When Sarawak chief minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud recently said that he is prepared to step down if the people do not want him anymore, the political scene in Sarawak went abuzz with talk that he is preparing to call it a day.

Khairy: Divert Some PKFZ Profits To Dredge Kemena River

Khairy: Divert Some PKFZ Profits To Dredge Kemena River

Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin suggested to Bintulu Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Tiong to divert some of the profits derived from Port Klang Free Trade Zone contract to dredge Kemena river. “Should divert some profits from PKFZ there. RT @staronline: Bintulu MP wants Kemena River dredged to avert flooding,” the Rembau MP tweeted. [...]

Bintulu MP Seeks Federal Aid To Dredge Kemena River

Bintulu MP Seeks Federal Aid To Dredge Kemena River

Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is to seek federal government aid to dredge the heavily silted Kemena river here to prevent Bintulu from being hit by floods as Sibu was recently.

PBB Wanita Fatimah Says Sarawak BN Still Want Taib Helming The State

PBB Wanita Fatimah Says Sarawak BN Still Want Taib Helming The State

Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties want Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud to continue helming the state.

Pakatan Rakyat Bintulu Council Held First Meeting

Pakatan Rakyat Bintulu Council Held First Meeting

Pakatan Rakyat Bintulu Council held their first council meeting today, chaired by Kidurong State Assemblyman Chiew Chin Sing of DAP.

Sarawak Contemplating Take Over Of Bakun Hydroelectric Dam From Federal

Sarawak Contemplating Take Over Of Bakun Hydroelectric Dam From Federal

Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud did not rule out the possibility of the state government taking over Bakun hydroelectric dam from federal government latest media reports suggested.

More Taib Expose’: $1 Dollar Mansion In Seattle, Cheap Land For Family Business

More Taib Expose’: $1 Dollar Mansion In Seattle, Cheap Land For Family Business

‘Billionaire’ chief minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud government allegedly alienated a land near Kuching International Airport to a dormant company linked to his family far below its market price in 2009.

Sarawak CM On Defending His State Seat ‘I Don’t Know It Is Up To Party and PM’

Sarawak CM On Defending His State Seat ‘I Don’t Know It Is Up To Party and PM’

KUCHING — Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has yet to decide whether to defend his state seat in the coming 10th state election.

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