Opposition expected to be more mature following MoU
KUCHING: Datuk Peter Minos says allocating development funds to the opposition is reasonable if the Sarawak government has the resources. He was responding to a call by non-governmental organisation Rise of Social Efforts on adopting a policy of allocating development funds to opposition lawmakers, on Friday (Sept 17). At the same time, he would expect […]
GPS inclusive to all — even Opposition
KUCHING: The development in Sarawak has spanned many facets of community lives since the formation of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU), there were many developments implemented by the Sarawak government that also covered the Opposition’s areas, […]
Stop politicking and focus on virus
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang has hit back at opposition parties for criticising the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for mismanaging the Covid-19 situation in the state. He said in the first place, it was the 22-month Pakatan Harapan (PH) government that had failed to handle the pandemic. “First, they […]
Ismail Sabri’s message of political stability praised
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has welcomed Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s message delivered in his maiden national address as Prime Minister on Sunday (Aug 22). In his address, Ismail Sabri invited the leadership of opposition parties to be part of the National Recovery Council (MPN) and […]
A very inclusive move, says Doris
KUCHING: Extending an invitation to the leadership of opposition parties to be part of the National Recovery Council (MPN) and the Special Committee on Covid-19 is a very inclusive move and this gesture should be accepted in good faith, said Datuk Seri Doris Brodie. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief said this when commenting […]
Opposition parties told to admit their mistakes
KUCHING: Oppositions have to admit their faults instead of putting the blame on Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as Pakatan Harapan (PH) has caused political instability since last year until now. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbencher Club deputy chairman Aidel Lariwoo, in saying this, said that it was PH who had created chaos and instability; thus […]
Muhyiddin offers olive branch, promises reforms
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday said he could not resign because no one else commanded the majority to replace him. He said a government was needed to ensure that the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination programme continued as scheduled. He also appealed to the opposition to back him in the coming confidence vote and he […]
Don’t be jealous, please be mature
KUCHING: The opposition parties should not politicise the decision by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his Cabinet ministers as well as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state assemblymen and political secretaries to donate a portion of their salaries to the State Disaster Fund. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok branch deputy chairman Datuk […]
Opposition parties need experienced, well-known leaders
KUCHING: Experienced and well-known leaders are needed if the local opposition parties were to mount a serious challenge in Malay-Muslim majority seats in Sarawak, said Associate Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. The socio-political analyst was alluding to how the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is strong and firm in holding its seats. “Any newly […]
Don’t be misled by opposition promises, rhetoric
KUCHING: Sarawakians must never allow themselves to be misled by opposition political parties with their empty promises and unproductive rhetoric, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap. “Such empty promises and unproductive rhetoric are just a ploy to fish for support, especially when the current term of the Sarawak State […]
