Politics

Former opposition party members join PBB

SIBU: Former members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are among 160 people who recently applied to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin Branch in Selangau. The group of former PSB Selangau branch members was led by Tuai Rumah Dali Merawing. Dali admitted that they had made a wrong decision to join their former party... Read More

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July 12, 2022

Willie keeps mum on political future

PADAWAN: Datuk Willie Mongin is keeping mum on his political future, sidestepping questions related to this at a press conference on Today (July 12). When asked for updates on his application to join PBB, the Puncak Borneo MP said: “No political questions. I just want to concentrate on my work at the moment.” The federal... Read More

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May 17, 2022

Maintain peace and harmony

“I am thankful and proud that Sarawakians have remained united and calm in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of the world’s economy. “This is the strength that we have and must defend. The trust of Sarawakians in the programmes and efforts of the federal and state governments in tackling the pandemic... Read More

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May 16, 2022

Wise of Sarawak to emulate Norway, says Minos

KUCHING: Sarawak will stand to benefit by emulating Norway in its sovereign fund set-up. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said governments in Norway and Singapore had created sovereign funds for the future which was very smart of them and forward-thinking. Minos pointed out that Norway is not a big nation but has vast oil and... Read More

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April 15, 2022

10 appointed as Premier of Sarawak political secretaries

KUCHING: Ten individuals have been appointed, and took their oath, as political secretaries to the Premier of Sarawak, on Thursday (April 14). Among them were Maurice Joannes Giri, Sarkawi Suhaili and Dr Richard Rapu from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). Also appointed from PPB were Sayed Azmee Wan Junaidi and Awangku Jinal Abedin Datuk Pengiran... Read More

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April 1, 2022

Analyst: Internal strife could have pushed Masir to quit PSB

KUCHING: A political analyst believes that several factors could have prompted Sri Aman MP Datuk Masir Kujat to quit Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said internal party strife could be one of them. “I believe he joined PSB with high hopes, but the recent 12th Sarawak Election results were clearly not in... Read More

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March 31, 2022

No surprise

KUCHING: Sri Aman MP Datuk Masir Kujat quitting Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is not a big surprise and widely expected, said political analyst Prof Dr James Chin. “The way it works in Sarawak and Sabah is that most people want to be on the government side in order to enjoy benefits. “In this case, obviously,... Read More

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March 30, 2022

Maintain existing GPS-BN status quo: Academic

KUCHING: Although the Sarawak government has been maintaining a very friendly relationship with Barisan National at the federal level, it is unnecessary for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to be known as GPS-Barisan Nasional (BN). Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research senior fellow Prof Azmi Hassan said GPS was happy and comfortable with the current situation,... Read More

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March 29, 2022

PSB needs to consider Borneo Alliance carefully, opines analyst

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has been urged to make the appropriate consideration with regard to the formation of Borneo Alliance that involves opposition parties in Sarawak and Sabah. Recenty, PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the matter was also a preparation to face the 15th General Election (GE15), which is likely to... Read More

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March 29, 2022

PSB urged to re-evaluate sincerity

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) should re-evaluate its sincerity in protecting Sarawakians with the proposed formation of Borneo Alliance. Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom questioned PSB’s intention in bringing outsiders to bring down “our very own government”. “Other than that, we should also question their sincerity... Read More

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