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PBB leaders’ hopes and expectations

By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) leaders are all set to bring a brighter future and greater development for Sarawak in the coming years. The party’s Triennial Delegates Meeting (TGM) scheduled to take place on June 17 to 19 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here is […]

Political stability hinges on unity in party

IT is important for PBB to remain united as it is the backbone of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah (pic). The PBB Women chief said party members must continue to be united for continued political stability and harmony in the party as well as the state. “We want to make sure […]

Put party interests above self

By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna PBB members have been urged to continue to put the party interests above self, and remain loyal to the party to ensure the party remains strong. Former PBB senior vice president Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong ( pic) said that because of the stability and unity in the party, […]

Inclusivity reason for political stability

EQUAL access to opportunities in the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) leadership contributes significantly to Sarawak’s harmony and political stability. Former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang was confident of Sarawak’s continued development and progress with PBB being the backbone of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government. He said the […]

The Iban woman who smashed the glass ceiling

HAILING from a remote longhouse in Betong, Tan Sri Datuk Sri Empiang Jabu overcame nearly incredible odds to carve her place in history with her enormous number of “firsts”. Married to former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Alfred Jabu Numpang, she has made significant contributions to Sarawak’s countless political developments. For all […]

Have passion to work for people, state

The next generation of politicians needs to be brave and have the passion to lead the people. Datuk Paduka Sharifah Mordiah Fauzi (pic) pointed out that beside these qualities, they must also contribute to the community to show that they were worthy of being a leader. “A leader must set an example to the younger […]

Be proactive and take the lead

Eelected representatives must be more proactive and set leadership examples in their efforts to bring about better social, economic and political developments for the people. Former Samariang assemblywoman Datuk Paduka Sharifah Mordiah Fauzi said ties between the people and party members must be balanced so that the state could move forward. She expressed confidence that […]

Trust Abang Jo & Co. to safeguard state rights

Sarawak can bank on the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to protect the state’s constitutional rights. Former State Legislative Assembly (DUN) speaker Datuk Seri Robert Jacob Ridu said the GPS coalition government had fared well in safeguarding these rights and upheld the state’s autonomy. […]

Party a source of strength for Bumis

FOR the past half a century, PBB has been the lynchpin of development in the region, maintaining political stability and strengthening unity among its members and the people. Former Machan assemblyman Datuk Gramong Juna was confident that PBB would remain as the main political party in the state as it had brought much development and […]

2,420 delegates expected

A total of 2,420 delegates are expected to attend the PBB 15th convention which will begin here today. The three-day meeting which will culminate on Sunday (June 19) will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). At 10am today, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is scheduled to officiate at […]