Women can swing it for GPS on Nov 19
SIBU: Votes from women are very important to determine Sarawak’s future as approximately 49.79 per cent of voters in Sarawak are women in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). “It is important for women voters to choose GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) to ensure a better future for Sarawak. So, we urge them to vote in […]
Implement fixed-term parliaments to avoid ‘guessing games’ in calling for elections says Bandar Kuching MP
KUCHING: The country should stop the ‘election guessing game’ and implement a fixed-term parliament (FTP) instead, opines Dr Kelvin Yii. The Bandar Kuching MP stated that the ‘election guessing’ game was not only causing much uncertainty but also detrimental to the interest of the country. “It seems like the election date and future of the […]
Equality? That means a third of everything
KUCHING: True equality means Sabah, Sarawak and Malaya should get one third of everything, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos.This should apply in terms of national revenues, civil service, police, military, judiciary, entry to colleges, universities and other opportunities, he said. He said currently Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia) still dominates parliament hence this is a bit […]
Committee to raise security issues in Parliament
KUCHING: The Pilihan Khas Keselamatan committee will cooperate with the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs in looking at security issues in the country. Committee chairman Datuk Johari Abdul who is also Sungai Petani MP said this during a courtesy visit to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma […]
New agreement to replace MA63 among focus of today’s Parliament sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: A proposal for a new agreement to replace the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63) is expected to be the focus of the Parliament sitting today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the question on the matter will be raised by Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman (Warisan-Sepanggar) during the Minister’s Question Time. […]
Rushing to beat the anti-hopping Bill?
Future generations are not going to ask us what political party were you in. They are going to ask what did you do about it, when you knew the glaciers were melting. – Martin Sheen, American actor Last Thursday (May 26), Ampang MP Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin announced she was leaving Bersatu and crossing over to […]
Contesting 31 seats matter of principle for GPS
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: It is a matter of principle for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in being firm about contesting all 31 parliamentary seats in the forthcoming general election. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said it entailed GPS not wishing or wanting any peninsula-based party to contest in state elections or general elections in […]
Queen Elizabeth II to miss UK parliament opening as PM eyes political revival
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II will miss Tuesday’s ceremonial opening of Britain’s parliament, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to reinvigorate his faltering government by unveiling its plans for the coming year. The 96-year-old monarch, who usually presides over the pomp-filled event and reads out her government’s legislative programme from a gilded throne in the House […]
Premier reminds Sarawakians to stay united
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to remain united in building their state so that it becomes a source of their pride in future. To this effect, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that they must have a unified voice to continue the efforts of getting the state’s eroded rights restored. “This […]
Parliament opens today
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is scheduled to officiate the opening of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 14th Parliament today (Feb 28), the second under the government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The meeting which will last for 16 days until […]
