The rush to dissolve Parliament, paving the way for the 15th General Election, which is not due until next year, is beyond comprehension, said the incumbent Tawau MP Datuk Christina Liew
While welcoming the RM6.3 billion allocation for Sabah under Budget 2023, a minimal increase from RM5.2 billion for this year, former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew is concerned whether it is adequate to meet the State’s pressing needs in respect of infrastructure development and proposed improvements for the health and education sectors
It is ironic that although the principle of gender equality is guaranteed under the Federal Constitution, there are still laws that discriminate against Malaysian women, says former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew
The Home Ministry (KDN) has been urged to recognised application for Malaysian citizenship from Sabah involving a Permanent Resident (PR) who by right should be a Malaysian citizen by virtue of having a Malaysian father.
Tawau MP cum Api-Api Assemblywoman Datuk Christina Liew said Ling Man Kit @ Ling Vun Ket, 65, was born in Hong Kong to a Chinese national mother and a Malaysian father who was born in Kimanis, Papar in 1927.
His parents brought him to North Borneo (now Sabah) when he was only 16 months old.
“As related to me, initially, Ling was given a Malaysia blue identity card (IC) (KPP: H6005204). In 1975, when he was 18, he applied for a new IC.
“Instead, he was issued a MyPR Malaysia card (MyPR Number 570430-71-5167), according to him. In 2018, he applied for a MyKad identification document, and received a letter dated September 20, 2019 from the Citizenship Division, National Registration Department (NRD) under the Home Ministry, Putrajay
Former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew described the late Puan Sri Helen Jayasuriya as a shining example of women’s active involvement in NGO work contributing to the overall betterment of society