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New trail to Bung Bratak summit

KUCHING: Bung Bratak Heritage Centre has a new trail — Heritage Trail Two — as its latest feature leading to the summit of the Bung Bratak. Bung Bratak Heritage Association chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the new trail was the second after the one connecting the centre to Kampung Tembawang Sauh. With the new trail, […]

GPS, Sarawakians will not forget pain under PH

KUCHING: It’s a case of once bitten, twice shy, said political commentator Datuk Peter Minos. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) would not listen to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad anymore, thus would not support his suggestion for Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal to be appointed as prime minister, he explained. After badly […]

Traffic lights will solve congestion woes in Kota Samarahan

KUCHING: Traffic lights set up by the Public Works Department (JKR) in Kota Samarahan will help ease traffic congestion in the area. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos revealed that the traffic lights would be set up at five roundabouts — three within MPKS’ jurisdiction and two in Kuching South City Council […]

Snap polls to end doubts

KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin appears to be gearing up for a snap general election (GE) to end doubts over his mandate amid accusations his Perikatan Nasional (PN) government is ‘backdoor’ and lacks parliamentary majority. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos predicted that the general election could be held as early as this year, […]

Embrace the precautions

KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded to embrace and practise the new norms even though there are some relaxations under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said basic practices such as wearing face mask when leaving home, frequent hand washing, social distancing and strict personal hygiene must be […]

Party-hoppers treated with suspicion

KUCHING: Party-hoppers jumping into Parti Sarawak Bersatu’s (PSB) bandwagon may not play out in favour of the opposition party in future polls, according to political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He said from past observations, fair and right-minded voters tended to see and treat such politicians with caution and suspicion. He was commenting on PSB recently […]

‘Celebrate Gawai in confines of your homes’

KUCHING: The Dayak community will be celebrating Gawai on June 1 among their household in their respective homes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bung Bratak Heritage Association president Datuk Peter Minos said hopefully by next year when Sarawak is free from coronavirus, the Dayaks can have a bigger and joyous Gawai to make up for […]

MOU good start to realise MA63 mission

KUCHING: It’s a good start for Sarawak and Sabah in seeking the return of their respective rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) following the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Perikatan Nasional (PN) last Sunday. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said that it was thoughtful and good of PN for laying out the […]

Good road network critical for development

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) veteran Datuk Peter Minos has questioned why Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and its members are talking as if rural development can be done without having road accessibility. Minos said without roads, the rural community would not have access to schools and clinics as well as other facilities. “No road […]

GPS all for Muhyiddin

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will vote in favour of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin if a vote of no confidence comes into operation, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. He said this following a motion by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for a vote of no confidence against the sitting […]