Court dismisses Chong’s defence and counterclaim, awards RM500,000 to Dr Sim in defamation case KUCHING — The Kuching High Court has ruled in favour of Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian in a high-profile defamation suit against DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, ordering Chong to pay RM500,000 comprising damages and legal costs. Judge Datuk Dr Alwi Abdul Wahab, delivering his decision through online proceedings, concluded […]

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Chong Calls for Sarawak to Put People’s Health Ahead of Prestige Projects KUCHING, Nov 4 — Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has challenged the Sarawak government to prove that it values the welfare of its people by building state-owned hospitals that charge affordable, public-level fees, instead of focusing on symbolic mega-projects. He said the state’s growing wealth gives it both the resources and the moral responsibility to […]

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