PBM to leave GPS parliamentary seats alone
KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) will not contest parliamentary seats currently held by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th General Election. Its president Larry Sng said the party plans to field candidates in 14 potential seats in the upcoming polls but would only consider contesting in seats that GPS had lost in GE14. “Sarawak […]
Tough ride ahead for Larry Sng and PBM
The morality of a political party must grow out of the conscience and the participation of the voters. – Eleanor Roosevelt, US First Lady When your father is an influential party leader and is also blessed with successes in business, you already have a leg up if you are keen on a political career. Larry […]
Joining BN now PBM’s priority
KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia’s (PBM) priority now is to get the party to be part of Barisan Nasional (BN). In saying this, its president Larry Sng said that as far as seats were concerned, they would be discussed later on. “This goes for all the seats,” he told New Sarawak Tribune when contacted yesterday (June […]
No place for PBM in Barisan Nasional
KUCHING: There is no place for Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) in Barisan Nasional (BN) especially for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15), according to experts. The New Sarawak Tribune spoke with experts and political analysts regarding UMNO secretary-general Ahmad Maslan’s recent question about where Larry Sng would run if PBM were to join BN. Socio-political […]
Teach integrity from primary school, says PBM
KUCHING: The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course should also be introduced at school, said Parti Bersatu Malaysia secretary-general Nor Hizwan Ahmad. He said while the course is being made compulsory in all higher learning institutions (IPTs) starting next year, the Education Ministry should also look into introducing the subject in primary schools. “This is because it […]
Pat on the back for Ampang MP
SIBU: Ampang MP, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin’s decision to join Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) comes as no surprise. This was pointed out by Sarawak social activist, Voon Shiak Ni, in a press statement today (30 May). She said that Zuraida had always shared her aspiration to tap the potentials of women and youth for a stronger, […]
Special prayers for Wesak Day, Teachers’ Day
MUKAH: The Mukah Buddhist Association (PBM) held a special prayer ceremony at SJKC Chong Boon here in conjunction with Wesak Day and Teachers’ Day. PBM chairman Ho Kian Eong said they were pleased to have been given the opportunity to play a part in the celebration. “The Mukah District Education Office, through SJKC Chong Boon, […]
PBM Sarawak names Sng chairman
KUCHING: Julau MP Larry Sng has been appointed Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) Sarawak chairman for the 2022-2025 term. According to PBM Sarawak, the party held its Leadership Council Meeting on May 7 and unanimously agreed to the party’s leadership appointments with immediate effect. Wan Mohamad Madehi Wan Ali has been appointed deputy chairman and Engga […]
Not a good idea to accept PBM into BN
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional (BN) Selangor information chief Isham Jalil feels it is not a good idea to accept Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) into BN. He said it would not be a problem if PBM were sincere in supporting BN without any conditions. “But, if they want to join to ask for seats, then the grassroots, […]
PBM cannot be taken seriously, says analysts
KUCHING: The political moves by Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) led by Julau MP Larry Sng cannot be taken seriously as the party is totally unknown, has no political machinery nor brand name. Political analyst, James Chin who is Professor of Asian Studies at University of Tasmania told the New Sarawak Tribune that Sng’s statement was […]
