Federal appointments reflect Sarawak’s status
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Members of Parliament getting ministerial posts in the cabinet line-up has shown how important Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim views his relationship with Sarawak. As such, Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah really thanked the prime minister for the appointments – one deputy prime minister, five ministers […]
Belief in Sarawak fitting
Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark. – Rabindranath Tagore, Indian poet Just this week, newly appointed federal ministers from Sarawak paid a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. This was revealed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof who spoke […]
Anwar names 27 deputy ministers
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the appointment of 27 deputy ministers. Anwar said that the list of names had been consented to by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah. “The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted at the Istana Negara, at 3 pm tomorrow,” he said. The announcement […]
Ministries held by Sarawak five mean a lot
SARATOK: The five ministries held by MPs from Sarawak augur well with the wishes of the state. Additionally, assemblyman Kalaka Mohamad Duri said the appointment of Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister not only made history, but is a recognition for the Borneo bloc to continue fighting for rights enshrined […]
Balanced mix of experienced, well-regarded persons
KUCHING: There is a balanced mix of experienced and well-regarded individuals from the coalition of political parties in the formation of the unity government. The president of the Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak Datuk Richard Wee said that although it is expected for BN/UMNO to be given an important role in the unity government […]
Optimism in the air for most people
MIRI: Most people seem optimistic with the new Cabinet line-up. Announced on Friday night by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Cabinet comprised 25 ministers, which included those from the Sabah-Sarawak bloc. The New Sarawak Tribune managed to talk to some members of the public about the new Cabinet line-up. Here are what they […]
Strong cabinet representation augurs well for Sarawak
BINTULU: Having five ministers in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet is a good start for more development in Sarawak. Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip said with their appointment Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had ministers of calibre in federal government. He is also confident that GPS as a stable coalition of local component parties […]
National interest above ministerial positions, says DAP Sarawak chief
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak said it will continue to play its role to ensure that the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance are carried out in the new government. Its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said that they were informed that there were some quarters who had insisted on the exclusion of any […]
Praise for PM’s effort to assemble team
SIBU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should be lauded for his efforts to assembly a team that could compromise the differences of ideologies of all political parties that helped to form this Unity Cabinet said Voon Lee Shan. The Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president noted that the whole team was picked with the mission […]
Testament of Anwar’s trust, confidence in GPS
SIBU: The appointment of five members of parliament from Sarawak proves the 10th Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s trust and confidence in Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) role as the Borneo bloc in driving national development, says Safiee Ahmad. The Daro assemblyman when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune today later express his gratitude to Anwar […]
