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Malaysia needs new political narrative

KUCHING: Political analyst, Dick Lembang Dugun said Malaysia needed a new political narrative to bring back its dignity and see it flourish again. “Currently, we are left behind by our neighbours like Indonesia, Philippine and even Vietnam.  “Come the 15th General Election (GE 15), the people must think carefully who they choose to lead the country. […]

King can resolve current political turmoil

KUCHING: The National Council of Professors Malaysia (MPN) has expressed confidence that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah could amicably resolve the current political turmoil in the country. The crisis has culminated in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin resigning as the prime minister after he lost parliamentary majority. His decision also saw […]

Politics of sharing the way to go for Malaysia

KUCHING: Malaysia needs a “grand national coalition”, representing all major interests, groups, and stakeholders for a stable and strong government after the 15th general election (GE15). The new government must restore national political consensus (NPC) to address all elements that would ensure long-term national political stability, said National Council of Professors Malaysia (MPN). The NPC […]

Hold general election soon to resolve political chaos

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim is of the view that a general election (GE) should be held soon to resolve the political chaos and power struggle occurring at the federal government level. He said since the Covid-19 vaccines were being rolled out to the people, there was no […]

Early general election best way to choose new PM

KUCHING: An early general election is the best way to let the people decide who is suitable and fit to be the next prime minister, said a political observer. Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that while Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation was saddening, it was a good and wise move as he was forced out […]

GE15 in July 2022 at very latest

KUALA LUMPUR: The 15th General Election (GE15) will be held by the end of July next year at the very latest, depending on the Covid-19 pandemic situation then, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. The Prime Minister said that would be his promise, and that it was the right thing to return the mandate to the […]

Twice defeated, Tok Mun admits dream of winning election never fades

KUALA TERENGGANU: Maimun Yusof, or fondly known as Tok Mun, was the oldest candidate to contest for a parliamentary seat in two general elections back in 2008 and 2013. Despite the offer to contest again in 2018, she took a rain check. Now, at the age of 102, Tok Mun said her dream of contesting […]

Don’t push for GE15 to be held amid pandemic

PASIR SALAK: No parties including Umno should pressure the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government to hold the 15th general election (GE15) anytime soon as the country should be focusing on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, said Umno elections director Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman. The Pasir Salak Member of Parliament urged Umno members to help in the […]

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 […]

GPS to accommodate Bersatu?

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) maybe looking into accommodating Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) in the coming state and general elections. Senior Minister of Works and Petra Jaya Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the GPS would stand as it is and would have candidates contesting in all the seats, be it […]