Wong silent on conference outcomes

SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh remained tight-lipped about the outcomes of the PSB Extraordinary Delegates Conference (EDC) held here yesterday (Feb 17). Wong, seen with approximately 400 members at the venue, declined to comment to reporters. Meanwhile, a notice sent to PSB’s advisors, branch chairmen, and delegates on Feb […]

Soon Koh calls for unity behind Anwar’s Malaysia Madani concept

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has urged people of all races to unite and support the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Wong pointed out that this unity is essential to implement the Malaysia Madani concept and to counter corruption, inefficiency and divisive forces within the nation. […]

PDP-PSB pact raises eyebrows

KUCHING: It is most likely that Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) want to be seen as national parties; hence the recent signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two parties was held in Kuala Lumpur instead of Sarawak. Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said PDP, formerly known as […]

PDP-PSB collaboration not a surprise: DAP

KUCHING: The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) to work together does not come as a surprise as it is something ‘predictable’.  Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said he had been cautioned against PSB’s agenda, especially when the latter contested as a local […]

Not good for democracy, says DAPSY

KUCHING: The decision of state opposition Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) to work with the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)-led coalition government is seen by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Sarawak as a potential threat to the state’s political landscape. DAPSY Sarawak chief Peter Hee felt PSB’s decision has given absolute power to the […]

PDP-PSB pact augurs well for Sarawak unity

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to work together with Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is driven by the goal of preserving unity and for the betterment of Sarawakians, said Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) deputy president said the decision by PSB to work together in support of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state […]

Johnical petitions EC over GE15 result

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) vice president Johnical Rayong has filed an election petition against the Election Commission (EC) over the result of the Dec 19 general election. According to his lawyer Clement Wong, there are three grounds for the said petition, namely; bribery, non-compliance with the provision of any written law under the Election […]

Big names losing fight in GE15

KUCHING: As predicted, quite a number of big names who hold important positions in their respective political parties have lost their battle in the 15th general election (GE15). One of them was Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum who was once again defeated in the Julau parliamentary seat by Parti Bangsa Malaysia […]

Seats announcement shows fragmented opposition

KUCHING: The continuous announcement by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and its newfound ally, Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) on their candidates for numerous seats illustrate how insincere they are in really wanting to unite the opposition votes against Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). According to Michael Kong Feng Nian, the special assistant to Democratic Action Party (DAP) […]

PSB’s remark a publicity stunt

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has chided Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) potential candidate for Pelagus Datuk Kristoffer Nyuak Bajok over his remarks on the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s work visit to Kapit on June 10. PRS Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said that Kristoffer’s statement was hearsay, adding that […]