Parties should stop squabbling when new PM appointed

KUCHING: All parties must accept the appointment of the next prime minister and the new federal government by the King with good grace, says Datuk Julaihi Narawi. “There should be no more politicking to destabilise the new government. The focus should be on the efforts to heal the country in all aspects,” said the Sarawak […]

SUPP’s Yap hopes new government puts rakyat above politics

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa chairman Wilfred Yap hopes that the new government will put the people above politics and resolve the predicament and suffering of the people caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. He said this on Wednesday (Aug 18), noting the jostling for power by MPs at federal level and the […]

Next federal government needs to be more stable

KUCHING: The next federal government needs to be more stable and prioritise handling the Covid-19 situation in our country, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Welfare, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister hoped that the new federal government would be more stable and assist those who have been affected by the pandemic. “We […]

Politics of sharing the way to go for Malaysia

KUCHING: Malaysia needs a “grand national coalition”, representing all major interests, groups, and stakeholders for a stable and strong government after the 15th general election (GE15). The new government must restore national political consensus (NPC) to address all elements that would ensure long-term national political stability, said National Council of Professors Malaysia (MPN). The NPC […]

SUPP hopes political quarrels will end with new federal government

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) hopes that the formation of a new federal government will end all political quarrels so complete focus can be given to the wellbeing of the country and the people. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said these few days were critical for the future of the nation. “We believe in […]

Muhyiddin hopes new gov’t will be formed soon

KUALA LUMPUR: Caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed hope that a new government can be formed as soon as possible so that there are no disruptions to the country’s administration. He said the next two months were extremely important as Malaysia is expected to achieve herd immunity in October. “All plans outlined […]

PM has support of Malaysians

KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos believes that when the election comes along, most Malaysians will support Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “Here is a prime minister who really tries to save and help Malaysians to the best of his ability. I salute him,” he said when contacted today. He was sharing his thoughts […]

New government legal and constitutional

PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today chaired the maiden Cabinet meeting of the new government which he emphasised is legal and constitutional.  Addressing a press conference after the meeting here, the prime minister said it is a government for all Malaysians and one that will deliver. “This government represents all races. We will work for all Malaysians and […]

Rakyat keeping watchful eye on new govt’s direction

By Kurniawati Kamarudin Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has to brace himself for the huge challenges that stand in his way now that he is at the helm of the government. The newly appointed eighth prime minister of Malaysia not only has to convince the people to support his leadership but also has to mend the […]

New govt needs to swiftly instill confidence to combat external headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR: The new government that is set to be formed with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the 8th Prime Minister must ensure that effective policy implementation and national development reforms are in place without any delay, so as not to jeopardise Malaysia’s economic growth. At present, Malaysia is facing multiple threats from Covid-19 to trade war to its economy, […]