SUPP Bintulu chairman warns against complacency
BINTULU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bintulu branch chairman, Johnny Pang, has issued a stern reminder to party members following the narrow victory in recapturing the Tanjong Batu state seat during the 12th state election. Pang said that the seat, contested under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ticket, was won by a mere 23-vote difference. […]
Assembly participation is sign of respect from GPS to UMNO
KUCHING: The upcoming general assembly of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which is a part of the Unity Government, will be attended by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as a sign of respect. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos opined that, all in all, things will go on as usual with the outcome of the said assembly. “The […]
What’s so difficult about giving us 30 pct of parliamentary seats?
KUCHING: The unity government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has a two-thirds majority in the Parliament, which is sufficient to pass any necessary constitutional amendments. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political scientist Prof Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan said it is unlikely that Sabah and Sarawak’s demand for over 30 per cent of seats in […]
GPS to focus on ensuring stability of Unity Govt
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to focus on maintaining the stability of the Unity Government, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The GPS chief whip said that such a matter is prioritised to heed the King’s wish for the sake of the nation’s economic recovery and the people’s welfare. “For GPS, that is our focus, and […]
High quality human capital vital
KUCHING: Sarawak needs a well-trained and knowledgeable human capital with a world-class education system in order to become a high-income developed region by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in addition to natural resources, knowledge-based human resources were crucial in developing the state. “We can learn this from countries like […]
GPS respects UMNO’s decision to seek royal pardon for Najib
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) respected the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Supreme Council’s move to seek royal pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak. In stating this, GPS chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that despite the efforts made by the UMNO, there are still procedures that need to be followed to get […]
PBB to hold convention at three zones
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: In conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence, the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will hold a convention at three zones in the state, this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the convention would be held at three zones which are in south […]
GPS forms Unity Government Consultation Council
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has agreed to the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council. “We have informed our friends in the federal government that we have agreed on the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a press conference after chairing the […]
Lack of suitable technology hinders adoption of automation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s palm oil plantations are facing challenges in their efforts to adopt automation and mechanisation due to labour shortage and compatibility issues, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). New Sarawak Tribune spoke to its director general Datuk Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir who acknowledged that while the technology has shown success in […]
Tanjung Datu rep visits villager’s newly repaired home
LUNDU: Walls, flooring, and roofs of a house in Kampung Meriyu Lundu are finally repaired as part of another Sarawak Housing Repair Programme for the poor (PPRMS) project in Tanjong Datu constituency. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan paid a visit to Jamali Ayub’s home yesterday after restoration work began on Jan 20, 2023. During […]
