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Daily Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sarawak, Sabah may get 25 more parliamentary seats, says PBB info chief
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 Text Size: Sarawak and Sabah may receive an additional 25 parliamentary seats to restore the one-third representation they were promised under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said PBB information chief Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He noted that the original understanding during the formation of Malaysia was for the Bornean states to hold one-third of the total parliamentary seats as a safeguard of their rights, the DayakDaily reported. However, following Singapore's exit in 1965, its 15 seats were absorbed by Malaya, reducing Sabah and Sarawak's share. Currently, the two states hold 56 out of 222 seats or 25 percent. To reach one-third representation (74 seats), a constitutional amendment and two-thirds majority in Parliament would be required. Abdul Karim stressed the need to educate Peninsular MPs on MA63 and the Inter-Governmental Committee Report. While legal action is an option, he said it should be a last resort. He added that redelineation may impact his Asajaya constituency positively due to new infrastructure developments. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No extra costs despite delay in ART project, says Sarawak
The first phase of the autonomous rapid transit system is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 with operations beginning next year. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Despite a slight delay in the implementation of Sarawak's autonomous rapid transit (ART) project, no additional costs have been incurred by the state government, says state transport minister Lee Kim Shin. Responding in the state assembly to Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan), Lee said any delays caused by the contractor would be subject to liquidated ascertained damages, which were a standard practice in contract management, Dayak Daily reported. 'The minor delay has not caused any cost overrun up to this stage,' he said. Lee said contractors involved in the ART project must submit and execute a mitigation plan if there were any delays. As to the overall cost of the Kuching Urban Transportation System, he said the Green Line package has not been awarded yet while the Yellow Line was not under the first phase of the project. 'As for the request on the cost of packages that have already been awarded, it will be provided to (Chong) in writing since he has submitted questions for a written reply on the same matter,' he said. To help alleviate its public transportation woes, the Sarawak government opted for an ART system to cover a 52km-route through Kuching using driverless tram-like coaches running on rubber tyres and powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 with operations beginning next year. The vehicles will run at street level on dedicated trackless lanes, with each vehicle capable of carrying up to 300 passengers at speeds of up to 70 km/h.
Daily Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sarawak activist urges respect for MA63, state rights
Published on: Friday, May 09, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025 Text Size: KUCHING: Sarawakian activist Peter John Jaban ( pic ) has issued a strong rebuke against the continued exploitation of Sarawak's rights and resources, warning that true national cohesion cannot be achieved without respect, equity, and dignity for all, Dayak Daily reported. In a statement on Thursday, he called on federal leaders to stop hiding behind 'unity' rhetoric as a shield for federal overreach, and demanded the full return of Sarawak's oil and gas rights as outlined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Peter criticised opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin's recent remarks, which urged that Sarawak's demands over oil and gas be addressed 'in a spirit of unity and fairness', while emphasising that 'Petronas is meant for the country'. He stressed that Sarawak is not a mere component state but a founding partner of Malaysia, and that its rights under MA63 are not to be negotiated in the spirit of unity but to be respected as binding legal obligations. Peter asserted that Sarawak's patience should not be mistaken for submission, and that the state will not compromise on its rights, resources, or future. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
03-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
CPR training pays off: woman saves man's life at Kuching airport
Published on: Saturday, May 03, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 03, 2025 Text Size: A screenshot of the viral video KUCHING: A young woman's quick thinking and knowledge of CPR saved the life of a 55-year-old man who collapsed at Kuching International Airport on April 30. Thanks to her solo effort in administering CPR for 30 minutes and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the scene, the man—identified as Mr Law from Sibu—was revived before emergency services arrived. Dr Tang Sie Hing, a cardiologist who later treated the patient, confirmed that her actions reversed a potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia and kept Mr Law alive until further medical intervention could be done. 'She administered CPR continuously and applied two AED shocks that corrected his heart rhythm. Without her, the outcome would have been unimaginable,' said Dr Tang as quoted by DayakDaily. The man has since regained full consciousness with no neurological damage, and his family is now seeking to identify and thank the woman who saved him. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
