Support from Bersatu MPs dismisses rumours of change in government
KUALA LUMPUR: The increasing number of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) declaring their support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicates that his leadership, which is about to reach its one-year mark, is credible and trustworthy in championing the plight of the people. It also puts to rest rumours that the unity government formed […]
Sabah, Sarawak MPs express admiration for royal couple’s participation in ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament (MPs) from Sabah and Sarawak have expressed their love for Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah for touring the two states under the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ programme which ended yesterday. Among the MPs who touched on the matter […]
Don’t let your imagination run wild!
It’s not blind people who are blind – it’s those racists who see a colour with their eyes wide open, then have a problem with it. – Jimmy Tudeski, comedian Why is it that I have this feeling some politicians in this country thrive on controversies? Looks like they have nothing else better to do […]
Sim reminds MPs to fight for Sarawak interests
SIBU: Members of Parliament (MP) from component parties of the Unity Government have been urged to actively advocate for the betterment of Sarawak instead of merely complaining. Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian stressed that the MPs are elected by the people of Sarawak and therefore have a responsibility to fight for the state’s […]
Anwar confirms cut in development allowance for MPs
PORT DICKSON: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the development allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) has been reduced to RM1.3 million from RM3.8 million. Anwar said this move was meant to better control the country’s finances and would be implemented in stages. “This allowance is the development allocations of MPs coordinated […]
GPS leaders leave Istana
KUCHING: Several Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Members of Parliament (MPs), including Datuk Seri Fadhillah Yusof have left the Istana Negara. Sinar Daily reported that a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) carrying the Sarawak leaders entered the Istana Negara through gate two at 11.07am. They were seen leaving the palace after about 40 minutes of meeting with the […]
Send as many GPS MPs to Parliament as possible, Awang Tengah rallies voters
GEDONG: Voters have been urged to guarantee that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wins all 31 parliamentary seats in the 15th general election (GE15). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan remarked that victory would continue Sarawak’s efforts at the federal level. He asserted that although GPS only had 18 MPs when Parliament was dissolved, […]
Asfia: GPS needs comprehensive victory for strong federal representation
SIBUTI: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) needs a comprehensive victory in the 15th general election (GE15) so that Sarawak’s voice is heard in Parliament. Therefore, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said full support from Sarawakians was needed to ensure this. “We need many voices from Sarawak. That is why we send 31 MPs […]
Impose fine too
KUCHING: A rate of fine payment is proposed to be included into the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill (No. 3) 2022 on the provision of the Prohibition of Members of Parliament from Party Hopping. Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugok Kumbong said the inclusion of a fine is to ensure that every MP who contests will be […]
GPS bloc to support anti-hop Bill
KUCHING: The anti-hopping Bill to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday will be supported by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) bloc. Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni said GPS MPs including himself will be participating in the debate. “We expect that this Bill will get full support from Members of Parliament despite their initial […]
