GPS playing key role to form federal government
Our main focus and responsibilities now is to ensure the stability of the country and wellbeing of the people. – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg Phew, what an election! The just concluded 15th general election (GE15) was like no other, because no party is anywhere near the required ‘magical’ 112 seats to […]
Reasons for GPS to win big in GE15
By Mohd Naseer Salleh GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak (GPS), a coalition that was formed by local parties — Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) has been known as kingmaker in relation to the rest of the country. They have stepped up and been […]
Pakatan Harapan must respect ‘kingmaker’ GPS
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to lead in this 15th general election (GE15). It is only a matter of how many seats the ruling coalition is able to win. As a coalition contesting in all 31 parliamentary seats in Sarawak, many are saying that GPS […]
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 […]
GPS becomes ‘less influence’ if BN wins big in next general election
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expecting to face some issues, especially to restore Sarawak rights and autonomy listed under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) if the Barisan Nasional win in the next general election, a political analyst says. Prof Dr James Chin of the Asia Institute, University of Tasmania in Australia said GPS […]
No need for Sarawak to beg
KUCHING: There is no need for Sarawak to be begging as things are moving quite well for the state, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Karim Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president was commenting on Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chief Chong Chieng Jen’s recent claim that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had changed from […]
GPS was indeed the kingmaker
I’m not any kind of kingmaker or any kind of political machine, … But I do have allies and I do have friends, and I have throughout my career supported my allies and my friends and I will continue to do that. – Alcee Hastings, US congressman No doubt about it, GPS has helped install […]
All eyes on Sabah, Sarawak’s stances
KUALA LUMPUR: The big question on who will be appointed as the eighth Prime Minister has been on everyone’s mind for almost a week now as the country’s political uncertainties continue. The people have been waiting anxiously for this issue to unfold especially after the Pakatan Harapan (PH), Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Barisan Nasional (BN) […]
GPS, Warisan have deciding roles
KUCHING: Even with only 19 and 9 seats respectively, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) have crucial roles in determining the fate of the current federal government. Based on past experiences and recent developments, they seem to prefer the stronger side and are more inclined to favour the government as a whole […]
