GPS kingmaker poser
By Lee Shaw Wei & Fasiha Khushiri Will Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as the ruling state coalition government play the role of ‘kingmaker’ again in the 15th general election (GE15)? Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung provides his analysis and thoughts on the upcoming GE15 when he sat down with New Sarawak Tribune and its […]
Sovereign fund will pave way for free education
SIBU: Free education for all citizens in the state is expected to become a reality with the establishment of a sovereign fund in Sarawak. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is expected to present a new Bill for its establishment the State Legislative Assembly sitting this November. According to Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, […]
PSB wants all opposition parties in Sarawak to come together; including DAP
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is ready to continue negotiating with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) parties in Sarawak, including DAP, to work together in the 15th General Election (GE15). Its newly elected party secretary-general Baru Bian said all the opposition parties in Sarawak should come together to ensure a straight fight against Gabungan Parti Sarawak […]
PBM to leave GPS parliamentary seats alone
KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) will not contest parliamentary seats currently held by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th General Election. Its president Larry Sng said the party plans to field candidates in 14 potential seats in the upcoming polls but would only consider contesting in seats that GPS had lost in GE14. “Sarawak […]
PRS Youth chief says aye to giving young blood a chance
KUCHING: There is a need for young blood to serve the people, says Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had to tap the potential of young, creative, innovative and energetic youths “to make us (GPS) remain relevant besides updating and catch up with the times.” “Moving […]
24-hour power supply for 10 longhouses
SELANGAU: The residents of 10 longhouses in Jalan Sungai Arang and Tanjong Taroh can now heave a sigh of relief as they now get to enjoy a 24-hour electricity supply. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that previously, the residents only depended on generators or diesel electricity generators. In this regard, the people in Jalan […]
Political stability boon to digital driven development: Premier
By Goh Pei Pei & Alvedtekoster Anyap KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident the political stability in the country would allow Sarawak to focus on urban and rural development using the digital approaches. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Government, he said, has been placing greater emphasis on the digital economy and […]
Serian MP says he’s always around, working closely with rakyat
SERIAN: “Even with no elections, I am always on the ground, working closely with the people,” said Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. He pointed out that he would always make time for the folk of Serian even though his job as a federal minister required him to work in Kuala Lumpur. “I have […]
Crucial to support GPS
SIBU: The new members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin branch have been urged to give full support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Tamin branch youth chief Councillor Henry Kanyan Vincent Rawing said they should support the four component parties of GPS, namely PBB, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), […]
Will GPS take a gamble with Willie?
KUCHING: It is anybody’s guess if Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin who has just been accepted as a PBB member will be nominated to contest the seat for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the forthcoming 15th General Election. Political analyst Assoc Prof Dr Novel Lyndon feels the jury is still out there as many […]
