GPS will choose what’s best for Sarawak
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ruling coalition will choose what’s best for Sarawak when deciding its political future. Universiti Malaya political analyst Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said this following the speculation of a possible political collaboration between United Malay National Organisation (Umno) and Pakatan Harapan (PH). He noted that GPS will make a […]
No major implication on ruling coalition on when state election held
KUCHING: There will be no major political implication on the state ruling coalition — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) regardless of when the 12th state election is held. Universiti Malaya (UM) Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said as the date of the state election has not been fixed or officially announced, the focus should […]
Opposition parties need experienced, well-known leaders
KUCHING: Experienced and well-known leaders are needed if the local opposition parties were to mount a serious challenge in Malay-Muslim majority seats in Sarawak, said Associate Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. The socio-political analyst was alluding to how the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is strong and firm in holding its seats. “Any newly […]
Muhyiddin wants good ties with Abang Johari
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhiyiddin Yasin has left it to Sarawak to decide whether Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) can contest in the upcoming state election. Socio-political analyst Associate Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said Muhyiddin, who is Bersatu president, did so because he wanted to foster good ties with Chief Minister Datuk […]
GPS ties with PN unaffected
KUCHING: The relationship between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) remains unaffected with the ongoing spat between Umno and Bersatu. Universiti Malaya political analyst Prof Madya Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said however, this could change if Umno decides to retract its support for the federal government in the near future. “GPS will […]
GPS urged to make ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with PN
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should make a gentleman’s agreement with Perikatan Nasional (PN) so that the federal coalition will not contest in Sarawak in the coming elections. Universiti Malaya (UM) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said GPS would face challenges if PN, in particular Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), is […]
Sng’s quit move manifests political bargaining
KUCHING: Julau MP Larry Sng’s decision to quit as the state Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) chief and pledged his support to the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government has got to do with the national political situation, said Universiti Malaya (UM) political analyst associate professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. He said the move was more of […]
Focus on curbing pandemic
KUCHING: A political analyst says that focus should be on how best to curb the Covid-19 pandemic in the state in light of moves by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to appeal to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to lift the emergency in the state to pave way for the 12th state Election. Universiti Malaya […]
Stay out of presidential council
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should stay out of a presidential council proposed by the prime minister. The council which would comprise party leaders who are part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN)-led federal government is not suitable for GPS. Universiti Malaya (UM) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi thinks this is because […]
Increasing state’s household income
KUCHING: Sarawak can increase the household income of its people by coming up with a comprehensive Sarawak Development Plan within ten years. Universiti Malaya (UM) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi thinks the plan must be one with a clear vision and objectives. “The fact is that the current household income does […]
