No permanent friends or enemies

We are torn to pieces by parties and animosities. For my part I see no end to them. ― Anne Somerset, English historian Lately, Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin, the Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister, and Jugah Muyang, the MP for Lubok Antu, are the focus of mainstream and social media. With the […]

SUPP rallies members to develop together

BINTULU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said members should enhance unity and cooperation to play their role in developing the state. “In this regard, I believe that we are in the mainstream. Let us develop our new economy, digital economy and green economy together. “Let us bring not only Sarawak but […]

People’s aspiration, our inspiration

SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has always governed the state with a clear vision and goal, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang. He said the Sarawak government led by GPS understands that bringing Sarawak forward is not just about trying to manage whatever challenges that may obstruct their plan […]

Sibuti MP tells why GPS must retain seat

MIRI: Sibuti Member of Parliament Lukanisman Awang Sauni has called for continued support from voters in the forthcoming 15th General Election. He said should the seat be retained by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), it would able to continue the fight to restore the state’s eroded rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “During these four years, […]

Make no mistake, Premier listening to chatter on MPs

Jayum Jawan

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is allowing conversation to take place on the applications by two MPs to join the coalition before he makes a decision. In stating this political scientist Professor Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is confident the Premier would […]

Prove loyalty first if you want to join GPS

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin and independent Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang, who had applied to join Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties, were told to prove their loyalty first. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said he could stop anyone from joining the party. “But, […]

Now Lubok Antu MP applies to join GPS

KUCHING: Independent MP Jugah Muyang has also applied to join a component party of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). The Lubok Antu MP submitted his application to Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) some three months ago. His application means two MPs have applied to enter ruling coalition within the past three months. Recently, Puncak Borneo MP Datuk […]

PBB top leadership decides membership applications

By Goh Pei Pei & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) party leaders have welcomed anyone who is interested to be part of the party to submit their application; however, the final decision lies with the top leadership. In saying this, PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed his gratitude to […]

Willie applies to join PBB

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin confirmed that he has applied to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) — a component party of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). He claimed to have submitted his application a few months ago and is hoping to be welcomed into the party. “Yes, it is true. I have submitted […]

A commitment to development

By Natasha Jee and Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to bring development to the state. At the opening of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 15th Triennial General Meeting (TGM) on Saturday, Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also president of PBB outlined the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s plans […]