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Violet Yong speaks during the debate on the Sarawak State Library (Amendment) Bill 2026, calling for greater transparency and safeguards in preserving the state’s historical heritage.

Violet Yong calls for safeguards against political influence in preserving Sarawak’s history

Kuching: ADUN for Pending Violet Yong has called for stronger safeguards against the selective preservation of Sarawak’s historical records, stressing that the...
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen highlights Budget 2027’s expanded education support, including increased funding for Chinese primary schools, higher schooling assistance and a historic RM2,500 annual allowance for STPM students.

Kelvin Yii: Budget 2027 expands education aid, strengthens opportunities for all

Kuching: Budget 2027 reflects the importance of investing in education, with increased funding for Chinese primary schools, higher schooling assistance and a...
ADUN for Padungan Chong Chieng Jen questions whether the GPS government can tolerate opposition scrutiny, arguing that elected representatives must be allowed to question government documents and demand accountability.

Chong: Has GPS become such dictatorial that it cannot be questioned?

Kuching: ADUN for Padungan Chong Chieng Jen has questioned whether the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has become so intolerant of criticism...
ADUN for Pending Violet Yong speaks against the motion to suspend ADUN for Padungan Chong Chieng Jen, warning that GPS must respect opposition voices and the people’s right to demand accountability.

Violet Yong: A strong government should not fear opposition criticism

Kuching: “You may suspend one Padungan, but you cannot suspend the people of Padungan.” ADUN for Pending Violet Yong delivered this message...
DAPSY Sarawak Secretary George Lam says the suspension of ADUN for Padungan Chong Chieng Jen raises concerns over democratic accountability and the opposition’s ability to scrutinise government spending in Sarawak.

Lam: Chong’s suspension exposes GPS’s authoritarian attitude, Sarawak needs stronger checks and balances

Kuching: The suspension of ADUN for Padungan, Chong Chieng Jen, from the remaining Sarawak Legislative Assembly sitting sessions has raised serious concerns...
Chong Chieng Jen calls for greater fiscal discipline in Sarawak’s 2027 Budget, questioning revenue projections and rising expenditure following the state’s RM2.6 billion deficit in 2025.

Sarawak’s budget optimism must match financial reality, says Chong

Kuching: Sarawak’s projected RM15 billion Budget for 2027 has raised concerns over revenue projections and spending priorities, with ADUN for Padungan and...