S'wak asst minister slammed for holding longhouse chiefs 'ransom' via salaries

Opposition MP Dr Kelvin Yii has criticised a Sarawak assistant minister for threatening to withhold salaries from opposition-leaning community leaders.

State assistant minister II for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Francis Harden Hollis recently reminded Iban leaders in Sri Aman that GPS paid their allowances and salaries.

He reportedly remarked it was “awkward and absurd” for...