Money politics a big no-no
Money politics should be a thing of the past as it would dampen the politics of the next generation. This was the advice by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee. “Money politics is a cancerous element in any political party and it also undermines the process of electing good leaders.” He also […]
Kota Samarahan PBB ready for polls
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) Kota Samarahan parliamentary machinery is geared up to face the 15th General Election (GE15) which may be held soon. Its MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said although its date is not yet known, the general election is projected to be held as the present Parliament term is set to […]
Crucial to support GPS
SIBU: The new members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin branch have been urged to give full support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Tamin branch youth chief Councillor Henry Kanyan Vincent Rawing said they should support the four component parties of GPS, namely PBB, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), […]
Former opposition party members join PBB
SIBU: Former members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are among 160 people who recently applied to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin Branch in Selangau. The group of former PSB Selangau branch members was led by Tuai Rumah Dali Merawing. Dali admitted that they had made a wrong decision to join their former party […]
Willie an ordinary member in PBB
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Miro Simuh said Datuk Willie Mongin who has been accepted into PBB is an ordinary member of the party. He said as confirmed by party president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg the party accepted Willie, who is Puncak Borneo MP, without commitments and conditions. […]
Be a true YB and resign, Chong tells Willie
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP Chairman Chong Chieng Jen has called on Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin to resign following the latter’s acceptance into Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). He accused Willie of taking advantage of the window period before the recently passed anti-party hopping law becomes enforceable. Chong said Willie, who was elected under a […]
Willie Mongin’s acceptance springs no surprises
KUCHING: The acceptance of Datuk Willie Mongin, MP for Puncak Borneo in joining Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) could have been surprising news for many, said a political analyst. Associate Professor Dr Lee Kuok Tiung of Universiti Malaysia Sabah opines that it was not a problem for Willie if he was partyless. “However, if he’s […]
A tactical decision to accept Willie
Never accept the role of a Gladiator if you do not have the spirit of a Warrior. – A. K. Hasan, author It was not unexpected. Somehow we saw it coming. Many thought the decision by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) to accept Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin as an ordinary member was the […]
Senior leader salutes acceptance of MP
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Bidayuh veteran leader, Datuk Seri Richard Riot welcomes the acceptance of Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). The Serian MP said that his application acceptance was confirmed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Premier has already said […]
Brickbats over PBB switch
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) Sarawak has expressed the party’s disappointment over the action of Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin for joining Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). Its chief, Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said the disappointment arose when Willie decided to exit from BERSATU just when the general election was around the […]
