Can BN-PH hash it out?
Politics is about a lot more than winning and losing. I think politics at its best is about compromise, shades of grey and about issues. – Matt Taibbi, American journalist Undeniably, seat distribution among component parties or allies within a grand coalition is something of a litmus test to their cooperation, understanding and cohesion. Even […]
BN agrees to back unity government
KUALA LUMPUR: The Barisan Nasional (BN) supreme council, at its meeting last night, unanimously agreed to back the unity government. BN secretary-general Datuk Ser Dr Zamry Abd Kadir said the meeting, held at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTC KL), was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is […]
Fair distribution of portfolios in new Cabinet: Don
KUCHING: The distribution of cabinet members amongst the major component parties namely, Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) appeared to be reasonably fair. Political analyst Dr Gregory Hii of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) said after the long wait, Malaysia finally has the cabinet consisting of 28 full ministers. “There are […]
Sarawak DPM- A historical appointment
At the moment, two names are being bandied worthy to create history by assuming the role of the first Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) of Malaysia from the Land of the Hornbill. The name of Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is mentioned because of his experience and effective and excellent role as chief whip, as well as […]
Time for all parties to put aside differences
KUCHING: Unity government is about unity among all political parties, said Professor Madya Dr Novel Lyndon. The political analyst pointed out that unity government was suggested by the King and Rulers Council and all political parties needed to put aside their differences and move forward. “So, all political parties must accept this order. However, this […]
3 top BN leaders arrive at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived at Istana Negara this morning for an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. A white vehicle carrying Ahmad Zahid entered Istana Negara through Gate 2 at about 10.45am, shortly after a vehicle with BN deputy chairman […]
Better for BN to stay as opposition, says Hisham
KUALA LUMPUR: In maintaining his stand of rejecting cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) treasurer-general Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said it would be better for the party to act as the opposition if negotiations on the formation of a federal government are still at a deadlock. “There are many speculations at the […]
GPS proposes to form next government with PN, BN and GRS
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has proposed to form a federal government consisting of Perikatan Nasional (PN), Barisan Nasional, GPS and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), which will represent the inclusiveness of diversity and plurality of Malaysia, which comprises various races, customs and religions. A statement from Office of the Premier of Sarawak here today […]
GPS gets thumbs-up
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has agreed to work together with Perikatan Nasional (PN), Barisan Nasional (BN), and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to form the next federal government. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this yesterday. New Sarawak Tribune asked members of the public for their comments on the […]
GPS can strengthen new federal government
THE country witnessed the most intense fight between political parties in the 15th general election (GE15), which ended with a hung parliament as no one had a simple majority to form the new federal government. For the past four years, Malaysians have had the experience of being governed by three governments from different coalitions and […]
