Do not rely on past achievements, Nanta tells PBB members

 SIBU: The longstanding Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has played a crucial role in the formation of Sarawak, earning undeniable respect. Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the party’s dominant position in Sarawak will continue to be strengthened through its dedicated service to the people. However, Nanta cautioned party members against complacency, taking things for […]

DPM post a recognition to GPS, Borneo: Fadillah

KUCHING: The appointment as Deputy Prime Minister is a recognition of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the Borneo bloc namely Sarawak and Sabah, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said that the position is indeed a big responsibility that needs to be shouldered with integrity, sincerity and honesty for the sake of political, economic and […]

Sarawak DPM- A historical appointment

At the moment, two names are being bandied worthy to create history by assuming the role of the first Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) of Malaysia from the Land of the Hornbill. The name of Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is mentioned because of his experience and effective and excellent role as chief whip, as well as […]

Dr Rundi hopes for more funding for ministry

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hopes that more funding will be given to his Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development under the new federal government. He said this was because his ministry received the allocation alongside programmes through Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of […]

GPS new faces won hearts of voters in GE15

KUCHING: The new faces of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) effectively demonstrated their ability to win the hearts of the people in the 15th general election (GE15). Half of its 14 newcomers including a former senator triumphed their first bid for Parliament. The formation of the coalition consists of four component parties namely the Parti Pesaka […]

Dr Rapu pledges to focus on area devt

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Betong Dr Richard Rapu@ Aman Begri pledged to focus more on the development that has and will be implemented in the area. Rapu, a new-face fielded by GPS managed to defend the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) stronghold and expressed his gratitude for his supporters. “Our focus is […]

Team work eases path for GPS candidate

KUCHING: It’s smooth sailing for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in Puncak Borneo in the run-up to polling for the 15th general election (GE15). All three divisions of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and other components of GPS in the seat are working as a team. Yesterday, no fewer than 500 leaders and supporters of […]

Karim ticks off Hadi for stance on English

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hazmah has slammed PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang for saying those who push for the mastery of English are stuck in a colonial mindset. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president was quoted as saying in Free Malaysia Today (FMT) that being good in English does […]

Manyin steps down from PBB

By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong has relinquished his position as senior vice president of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). He is replaced by Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “I have already informed Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the PBB deputy president that […]

PBB Kedup meets to prepare for TGM

SERIAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kedup branch held a meeting with its committee members at the Dewan Ranchan here recently to discuss among others, preparations for next week’s PBB Triennial General Meeting (TGM). The meeting, chaired by its branch chief Martin Ben, who is also the Deputy Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional […]