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Jordan Soo Tien Ren says Bumiputera economic empowerment should focus on strengthening contractors’ capacity, competitiveness and access to financing and technology rather than relying on administrative protection.

DAPSY: Bumiputera empowerment must focus on capacity, competitiveness

Kuching: Bumiputera economic empowerment should focus on building capacity, access to financing, technology and competitiveness rather than relying on race-based mechanisms, said...
Irene Chang calls for stronger consumer protection and urgent reforms to SESCO’s electricity billing, meter verification and electricity theft enforcement procedures.

Irene: Electricity billing system needs urgent reform to protect consumers

Sibu: The announcement by the Minister for Utility and Telecommunication that Sarawak Energy Bhd and Syarikat Sesco Bhd have been directed to...
Jordan Soo says the 30% Bumiputera quota does not guarantee opportunities will reach contractors who genuinely need them, urging the Sarawak Government to support local SMEs of all races and ensure greater transparency in government contract awards.

30% Bumiputera quota: Soo says GPS’ policy contradicts its own principles

Kuching: Allocating government project opportunities based on race does not necessarily mean they will reach those who genuinely need them, said DAPSY...
Dr Kelvin Yii calls for long-term renewal of the Flying Doctor Service fleet, stronger aviation safety measures and better protection for healthcare personnel serving Sarawak’s remote communities.

Kelvin Yii calls for long-term plan FDS fleet renewal, stronger protection for medical crews

Kuching: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has called for a properly funded long-term plan to renew the Flying Doctor...
Chong Chieng Jen has warned Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg against implementing a 30% Bumiputera quota for major state government projects, saying the policy could undermine meritocracy and eventually expand into other sectors.

Once it starts, it won’t stop: Chong warns Abang Jo 30% Bumiputera quota for...

Kuching: DAP Sarawak Chairman Chong Chieng Jen has warned Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg against introducing a 30% Bumiputera quota...
Arlena Wee Shi Ying questions whether Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak’s infrastructure and facilities are sufficiently prepared to support its growing student population under the free education policy.

Free education, growing intake: DAPSY questions Swinburne’s infrastructure readiness

Kuching: Concerns over infrastructure at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak, should be viewed beyond the long-standing parking issue, with questions raised over...