‘It’s a gentleman’s agreement’
KUCHING: A political analyst views there is a gentleman’s agreement that United Malay National Organisation (Umno) will not set foot in Sarawak. Universiti Malaya (UM) Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said the Malaya-based party had not contested in Sarawak since when Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was the chief minister. “I think there […]
‘Fresh faces can boost GPS support’
KUCHING: Young activists with leadership skills and high integrity should be featured as fresh faces of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for the next state election, says political pundit Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. He said that getting more fresh faces representing GPS could boost support among the younger generation. “GPS should create more […]
Gasak can unseat DAP
KUCHING: The newly formed political alliance Gabungan Anak Sarawak (Gasak) can unseat the Democratic Action Party (DAP) provided its candidates are popular, said Universiti Malaya associate professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. He pointed out that the popularity of candidates would be the golden leeway for Gasak to sweep over the DAP seats in the […]
‘Wong probably disappointed with party’
KUCHING: Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei’s resignation from Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak probably stemmed from dissatisfaction with the party itself. In pointing this out, Universiti of Malaya (UM) senior lecturer Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said the party did not seem to welcome open internal and external criticisms and there was lack […]
Muhyiddin assured of GPS support
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to show support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a motion of no confidence in parliament. Political expert Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said this is due to the positive outcome after GPS’s decision to form the Perikatan Nasional (PN) plus GPS alliance. “Moreover, the […]
No election this year, please!
KUCHING: The Sarawak state election should not be held this year, a political analyst said. Universiti Malaya (UM) associate professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said the state election should only be held when the Covid-19 pandemic has been eradicated and is no longer a threat. “To protect the people’s health, it is advisable that […]
Be ready to give more, govt told
KUCHING: Socio-political analyst Associate Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi feels that the government must be ready to come up with more economic stimulus packages if the current situation is not handled well. In addition to a crisis in food supply, he said that an employment opportunity crisis could be expected if employers and industries […]
Analyst: Malaysia needs new prime minister
KUCHING: Malaysia really needs a new prime minister in order to move the country forward, said a political analyst. This is because Malaysia would move forward when Tun Dr Mahathir step down and a new prime minister helms the country, said Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi in the Department of Sociology, University of […]
