The 2017 BRICS summit in Xiamen continued the economic integration of the bloc, while at the same time also adding a more significant security dimension to it, Francis A. Kornegay, Jr.

KUCHING: Sarawak’s position as an equal partner in the formation of Malaysia will be properly recognised in the newly proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.He said the proposed amendments, including defining “ the federation ” and Malaysia Day, were comprehensive and reflected the true spirit and intention of the Malaysia Agreement 1963( MA63).“ These amendments to the definition of ‘the federation’ under Article 160( 2) are cr

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SHAH ALAM: PKR leaders and members are urged to be more flexible and creative to ensure the multiracial party remains relevant for decades, says Rafizi Ramli. Speaking at the party’s 25th anniversary convention here, the deputy president said now that PKR is part of the federal administration, it is time for the leadership to reevaluate crucial steps to ensure the survival of the party.He said this was especially important as the country is heading for the 16th General Election( GE16) in about t

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Chinese culture favours restraint and considers self-control a virtue and a reflection of strength. Mutual respect and dialogue is by far the most advisable and practical approach to handle and solve problems or disputes, if we all believe peace and development to be the right way forward for manki

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KUCHING: Mission schools in Sarawak, like SMK St Joseph here, exemplify the unity and harmony of the state, says Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Chief Minister said these schools reflected Sarawakians' ability to appreciate and celebrate one another's differences." That's the beauty of our beautiful Sarawak and the onus is on all of us to protect this unique way of life as Sarawakians." Let not all that happens outside Sarawak, which causes anxiety and division in society, be a reason

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