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 […]
DCM: Collapse of PH govt a valuable lesson in choosing leaders
BETONG: The collapse of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is a valuable lesson to Sarawakians on the importance of choosing the right leaders. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said, “A government can survive numerous challenges when experienced and good leaders are at the helm. “When the government has such leaders, it will […]
It’s a joke, says Lo
2020 Economic Stimulus Package KUCHING: The 2020 Economic Stimulus Package is just another joke to Sarawakians, implied Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. He said the RM20 billion packages for the whole nation was not even comparable to how much Sarawak have been giving to Malaya annually. “When (the current interim Prime Minister) Tun Dr […]
GPS backing Tun M for Sarawak’s welfare
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) support for interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is based on leveraging Sarawak’s interest, said Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The negotiation between Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and Dr Mahathir, said Wan Junaidi, was mainly about the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63). “The […]
The prized GPS
The politicians pontificate and manoeuvre with eloquent manifestos and pronouncements saying little about the challenges we must confront. – Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, Fijian lawyer, legal scholar, jurist, and politician They are losing a lot of sleep in Malaya. Politicians, I mean. Political machination is keeping them wide awake, out of fear that if they fall […]
Federal Constitution allows Sarawak to impose SST
BY Navin C Naidu KUCHING: While Monday’s main arguments and submissions centered upon Petronas questioning Sarawak’s power and right to impose the State Sales Tax (SST), State Legal Counsel Datuk Seri JC Fong yesterday told the High Court that the power to tax emanated from (the Malaysia Agreement 1963) MA63 and the Inter-Governmental Committee Report […]
SUPP chides Law Minister over remark
KUCHING: The State Constitution of Sabah and Sarawak is the supreme law of the states just as the Federal Constitution, the supreme law of the federation in providing the scope for effective governance and legislative jurisdictions. SUPP Kuching Youth assistant publicity officer Eric Tay pointed this out in response to a remark by Law Minister […]
Masing urges Sri Aman voters to think wisely
KUCHING: Sri Aman residents who had voted for its MP Datuk Masir Kujat felt cheated after the former Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) man left to join Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). PRS president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing (pic) said that after the 14th general election (GE14), Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) representatives received […]
Liew denies Khairy’s allegation
Concerning vote on constitutional amendment for Sabah & Sarawak KUALA LUMPUR: The allegation by Member of Parliament for Rembau, Khairy Jamaluddin, that the Opposition did not vote last year on an amendment to the Federal Constitution to make Sabah and Sarawak equal partners in Malaysia, because it was “without substance”, is categorically untrue. Announcing this […]
Sarawakians asked to think of future
KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos’ hope for 2020 is for Sarawakians to do much thinking regarding the fate and future of the state while remaining united as well. He said that so many things had occurred in 2019 which had made Sarawakians displeased with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government. He cited a few […]
