PN leadership to decide on Penang opposition leader
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Perikatan Nasional (PN) has not decided on who will be the Opposition leader in the state legislative assembly as the decision lies with the PN leadership. Sungai Dua assemblyman Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff, who is also state PAS commissioner, said the state PN has already sent the list of candidates to the coalition […]
A force to be reckoned with
We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Last Sunday, the parties that form the federal unity government gathered at the prestigious Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) at the nation’s capital. The objective of this […]
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 […]
Increasing confidence in Anwar’s leadership
BY ZAHID ZAKI KUCHING: The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the coalition of parties in the Unity Government is an effort to increase confidence in the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister. This was pointed out by political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat. “Secondly, this MoU acts as a reminder […]
GPS in position to play important role
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) can be an important coalition partner and play an important role in the federal government. Political analyst Dr Gregory Hii of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) who said this added that GPS as a coalition partner would also be in a position to ensure Sarawak interests including previous demands are met. […]
Reasons for GPS to win big in GE15
By Mohd Naseer Salleh GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak (GPS), a coalition that was formed by local parties — Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) has been known as kingmaker in relation to the rest of the country. They have stepped up and been […]
DAP leaders running out of ideas and issues, says GPS
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders, including chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on numerous occasions, had said the coalition would only decide to work with any party after the 15th general election (GE15) – to form a strong and stable federal government. However, Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen had repeatedly […]
Nanta admits to nervousness when GPS contested for first time
SONG: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi today revealed that he was quite jittery about the people’s acceptance towards GPS and its Kenyalang (hornbill) symbol when the coalition contested for the first time in last year’s 12th state election. He said to his relief, the symbol is now the preferred political […]
Opposition lacks traction
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak and other state opposition parties need to come up with new issues if they are to forge a solid coalition against the current state government. “DAP Sarawak calling for unity among other opposition parties and forming a solid coalition is not really a surprise if it really comes true. […]
Have faith in Undi18
Majority rule only works if you’re also considering individual rights. Because you can’t have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper. – LARRY FLYNT, AMERICAN PUBLISHER Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s decision to get his Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) to establish a wing for […]
