Muhyiddin confirms Bersatu will not work with PH in upcoming election
KUCHING: Bersatu will not be working with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the 15th general election (GE15). Its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said this in response to reports stating that the parties will work together in the upcoming election. “In line with the principles of democracy and freedom of the people to choose, Bersatu is […]
Sarawak PKR to use PH logo in GE15
KUCHING: Sarawak PKR will use the Pakatan Harapan (PH) logo in the 15th general election (GE15). Its deputy chairman Abun Sui said it has been decided by the PH Presidential Council that all coalition partners use only one logo in the election. “We hope Sarawak PH, particular PKR, will contribute towards forming the next government […]
Big egos will derail opposition pacts
KUCHING: It is a mission impossible for the Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) and local opposition parties to come together in the 15th general election (GE15) as their egos are ‘just too big’, said political analyst Professor James Chin. The director of Asia Institute, University of Tasmania said this was despite the fact that they knew […]
Justice a red herring for Pakatan’s revival
Of the five prime ministers since 1963, Najib is the only one who really cares for Sarawak and Sabah’s wellbeing. He recognised September 16, a date dear to the people of Sarawak and Sabah as Malaysia Day. He allocated funds for construction of the Pan Borneo (Highway), while the other four past prime ministers, including […]
GE15: Sarawak PH ready to negotiate with non-GPS parties
KUCHING: Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) is willing to open negotiations with other opposition parties in the state to ensure one-on-one fight against the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th General Election (GE15). Its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said it was necessary to avoid any three-cornered or four-cornered flight in the upcoming parliamentary election as […]
PH S’wak meets today on GE15 preparations
KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak coalition parties are meeting tomorrow (Sept 2) to discuss strategies for the impending 15th general election (GE15). Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said following the appointment of Roland Engan as the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak chairman, the scene is now set for PH Sarawak to […]
PH to contest under one logo in GE15
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has decided that its component parties will use the same logo to contest in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). PH Presidential Council in a statement today said the matter was agreed upon in their monthly meeting yesterday. “A new design of the logo is being considered to give a […]
PSB suffers setback as See quits party
KUCHING: Opposition Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has suffered a blow after long-serving Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How ditched the party to serve as an Independent member of the state legislative assembly. His departure comes as PSB, which emerged as the main opposition party replacing Pakatan Harapan following last year’s state election, prepares for the […]
No sound from groups pushing for UEC recognition
KUCHING: There is no political will on the Barisan Nasional nor Perikatan Nasional-led government to recognise Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), says Michael Kong. The special assistant to Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said despite the open rejection of UEC by the present federal government, he did not hear any criticism from any Chinese educationists […]
First Sarawakian to hold role
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is the first from Sarawak and Borneo to hold a role as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) National Youth chief. He said that he is really humbled to be given the trust and responsibility to lead a national youth coalition. “I do not take this […]
