Author: Nazmi Suhaimi

Biting US tariffs and opportunities for ASEAN

LET’S not sugarcoat it – the U.S. is throwing its weight around; other countries are paying the price. Including ours. Under “reciprocal tariffs”, Washington has rearmed its trade policy. But let’s be honest: it’s less about fairness and more about flexing economic muscle. In doing so, not only is Washington

Why I write

“WRITE something about yourself”. I still remember this ‘test’. It was given to me by a senior editor at Sarawak Tribune when I interviewed to be a cadet reporter many years ago. That senior editor would later become my colleague along with a number of top editors whose experiences are

Not a licence for bigotry

AS we reach two-thirds of Ramadan this year, issues from the past continue to plague us. Just this week, a non-Muslim endured an ordeal during a routine trip to a convenience store. While eating, the 21-year-old student was scolded by an elderly man who then proceeded to slap him multiple

45 asnaf receive Ramadan aid from Satok rep

KUCHING: A total of 45 people from the asnaf group in Satok were presented with assistance in the form of cash and food baskets. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki distributed the aid in a ceremony at Dewan Anak Seni Kampung Bandarsah here today. Of the 45 recipients, 15 were from

Politics of figures: Allocations and percentages

There is something to be said about the use of figures in politics. In terms of allocations, the “billions and millions” are where it’s at. For some, the percentages matter when it comes to dividing up spoils. The prevailing opinion in Sarawak when it comes to oil and gas ownership

Duality in Sarawak’s financial recognition

YOU either recognise Sarawak for its economic resilience and financial capacity or you don’t. That is the fundamental principle for Malayan leaders regarding the treatment of Sarawak. The issue stems from a duality in approach. When it comes to disbursing aid, federal allocations and grant payments, there is a prevailing

Unmasking the biased media narrative

AS the standoff between Putrajaya and Sarawak drags on, articles and media coverage on the ongoing deal have significantly ramped up. However, the coverage has been largely one-sided – stories portray Sarawak as prioritising self-interest over the nation’s economic stability and well-being. Although not explicitly mentioned, the intention is clear.

Unwanted, ignored, desperate

THOSE are the three words that came to mind in the past few weeks when DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen accused the Sarawak government of ceding state rights, with little to no effect. Everyone knows by now that the Sarawak government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has been working

PBB transitions by embracing change gracefully

TODAY is the second day of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) triennial general meeting in the state’s capital, where delegates from throughout Sarawak congregate. While there is nothing out of the ordinary, more routine actually, this convention has a different air to it. While in other political parties, some

Priorities: Rebuilding Gaza or home?

FOR the past few weeks, many have voiced disagreements over the federal government’s proposed move to fund the rebuilding in Gaza. This came after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pledged Malaysia’s support for the global effort. There are many arguments for this because the overwhelming narrative is that there