Why not? Let us be DPM
MUKAH: A local community leader here strongly supports the idea that a Sarawakian be appointed as a deputy prime minister. Certainly, kapitan Kang Boon Eong, 55, is not the only individual in Sarawak who wants to see a Sarawakian holding the post of deputy prime minister when the new federal Cabinet is formed. “Yes, why […]
Nanta would make capable DPM, says former pol-sec
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi is capable of carrying out his duties if given the opportunity to become deputy prime minister (DPM), says Lidam Assan. Lidam, who is Nanta’s former political secretary, echoed support for the proposal to appoint the Kapit MP as DPM. This proposal was recently put up by many quarters, including […]
Most appropriate for GPS MP to be deputy prime minister
KUCHING: The contribution of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to the formation and stability of the Malaysian government should be acknowledged, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. “In my opinion, it would be most appropriate if a GPS MP is given the opportunity to hold the deputy prime minister position. “This is […]
Call to support Nanta as deputy PM
KUCHING: Persatuan Bangsa Sekapan Belaga (PBSB) supported the proposal by Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) for Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi to be considered as deputy prime minister. PBSB president Erick Drenner Dangan stated that the proposal should be supported by various parties as well. “The Kapit MP has vast experience as an elected representative. He […]
Nanta proposed as deputy prime minister
KUCHING: It will be a great advantage for Malaysia if a leader from Sarawak is made deputy prime minister in the new federal government, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth Information Chief, Andy Lawrence. He suggested Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi for the post. “He will fit by virtue of his experiences. He is now completing six […]
Political analyst looks favourably upon Ismail Sabri, Hishammuddin’s appointments
KUCHING: Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung believes that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, as responsible leaders, will stay to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and bring the nation through the current difficult circumstances. He was of this view despite the recent political development of United Malays National Organisation (Umno) officially […]
Ismail Sabri as DPM good move
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his full support for the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as Deputy Prime Minister. He described this appointment as a good move by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “Sharing the same views with our Sarawak leaders, the appointment […]
DPM post a trust, heavy responsibility
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he regarded his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister as a trust and responsibility which has to be undertaken in a sincere and honest manner for the sake of the country’s political stability and economic well-being. Ismail Sabri, who retains his portfolio of Defence Minister, said the appointment was […]
Muhyiddin denies offering DPM post to Shafie Apdal
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied that he had offered the post of Deputy Prime Minister to Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, as reported by a news portal recently. “Referring to the statement of Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal in his interview with Malaysiakini on July 14, […]
A DPM please, says PAS Sarawak
KUCHING: The Perikatan Nasional government should appoint a senior Sarawak leader as a deputy prime minister to ensure checks and balances on policies. Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Sarawak information chief, Zharudin Narudin, said this suggestion should be considered by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “As we know, the current number of parliamentary seats is […]
