GPS more comfortable with PN than PH
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s decision to cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) stems from a previous cooperation. They have worked together as a coalition before, after the Sheraton Move, to form the federal government, said political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lydon. He noted that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and […]
Economic recovery due to proactive policies
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Economic recovery has been achieved as a result of the state government’s proactive policies and measures to stimulate domestic economic activities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these achievements will come to naught if the state has an unstable political environment. “That […]
Focus on four leading coalitions
In my past article, I mentioned that this election phase has five heartbeats: dissolution of parliament, nominations, election date, election results and government formation. This is the phase that voters in Malaysia are discussing and debating on all social media sites. The results have been tallied, and Pakatan Harapan (PH) has the most seats, followed […]
GPS lets Abang Johari decides on choice of PM
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will leave it to its chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide on the coalition’s choice of Prime Minister. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said GPS will first discuss the matter with fellow party members. “We will see how first, the […]
Sarawak calls for decentralisation over state matters
By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak has called for decentralisation in its pursuit of greater autonomy over state matters with Malaya. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said federalism comes with certain inherent obligations and responsibilities of each party that are embedded within the system. “For us to […]
Something for everyone in Budget 2023
KUCHING: Budget 2023 is a people-centric package anchored on benefiting the people of Sarawak. In pointing this out, Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said from the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) to providing assistance to the rakyat to repair dilapidated houses which is paid for by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak-led government, no other state […]
Voters confident in state govt
IGAN: The victory of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in Igan in the 15th general election (GE15) proves that the voters there are very confident in the GPS state government led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. In pointing this out, Daro assemblyman, Safiee Ahmad also attributed the success of the coalition […]
GPS can strengthen new federal government
THE country witnessed the most intense fight between political parties in the 15th general election (GE15), which ended with a hung parliament as no one had a simple majority to form the new federal government. For the past four years, Malaysians have had the experience of being governed by three governments from different coalitions and […]
Big win good for GPS leadership
Many have commented on the result of the 15th general election. Such a strong fight with so many shocks has begun to open the eyes of Malaysian voters. Overall, the voting process in Sarawak has proceeded well and the weather conditions on Saturday morning were ideal. Many young voters cast their ballots for the first […]
A new political era emerges post GE15
LAST night, alarm bells rang to signal a new political era and every candidate will be evaluated individually. If anyone wants to get elected to public office, they should start early. Do not only get close to the people in the constituency after the candidate has been announced. Candidates should not leave them, there must […]
