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Ringgit hit by uncertainty due to hung Parliament, China’s soaring COVID-19 cases

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit stayed in the red territory against the US dollar for the whole day as uncertainty due to the hung Parliament and China’s soaring new COVID-19 cases kept investors demotivated in today’s session. At 6pm, the local note slid to 4.5770/5850 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 4.5490/5565. The market was […]

Agong extends deadline for submission of name of coalition

KUALA LUMPUR: The deadline for political party and coalition leaders to submit their proposed coalition to form the new government and name of Prime Minister candidate has been extended until 2 pm tomorrow (Nov 22) Comptroller of Istana Negara Royal Household Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa […]

Pact with GPS must consider Sarawak’s interests

KUCHING: Any coalition that wants to work with Sarawak after the 15th general election (GE15) this time to form a new federal government must agree to the conditions set by Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that GE15 is the best time to negotiate to restore the […]

GPS to decide on collaboration with others after GE15

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said GPS’ alliance with other parties or coalitions will not happen now until after the 15th General Election) GE15 is over. Nanta, who officiated at the launching of the new Sarawak Companies Commission of Malaysia’s (SSM) new office complex today (Nov 12), remained tight-lipped […]

Celebrate democracy, contest first then form partnership

Jayum Jawan

KUCHING: The formation of the next federal government will benefit the people as it will be built on a broader consensus among Malaysians. Political analyst Prof Dr Jayum Jawan predicted that the next general election will be an open field with no coalitions showing that they can command a clear majority. “The political climate in […]

Sarawak to announce new decision on ties with federal government

LUBOK ANTU: The Sarawak government will make a decision soon pertaining to the state’s relations with the Perikatan Nasional-led (PN) federal government, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said yesterday. Without elaborating on the matter, he hinted that it was related to the state’s demands to restore its rights as stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). […]

NGOs submit memorandum to EC over UNDI 18 delay

PUTRAJAYA: A coalition of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) today urged the government to expedite the implementation of automatic voter registration and Undi 18 (lowering of voting age to 18). Speaking to reporters after handing over a memorandum to the Election Commission (EC) regarding the implementation of Undi 18, Gerakan Belia 4B acting president Fahami Ashrof […]

Close rapport exists between PBB and SUPP

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee’s recent statement denying the party would contest in Bawang Assan in the coming state election shows the close rapport between the party and Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). SUPP president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the statement symbolised Dr Annuar’s acknowledgement that Bawang […]

Unconfirmed PKR MPs jump ship rumours

KUCHING: A Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak MP has declined to comment further on whether anyone from the party will be jumping ship to join the country’s ruling coalition. It was reported today, that a source told Free Malaysia Today (FMT) that two PKR MPs were in talks with middlemen from Perikatan Nasional (PN) to […]

Better independent than shackled

KOTA SAMARAHAN: There is no pressing need for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to form a formal charter with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang said the ruling coalition favours being independent rather than being tied down to other political parties. “GPS doesn’t want to […]