Prime Minister’s anniversary address welcomed
KUCHING: Saratok MP Ali Biju has welcomed Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s address delivered on his first anniversary as the country’s premier last Monday. He noted that in the Prime Minister’s message, his main focus now was to address the Covid-19 pandemic, revive the economy, uphold safety and empower the lives of the people, […]
Sarawak PKR Youth slams Sng’s decision to quit
KUCHING: Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Youth has condemned Julau MP Larry Sng’s decision to quit as Sarawak PKR chairman, describing it as “undignified”. This was among a six-point resolution adopted by Sarawak PKR Youth at a meeting on Monday (March 1), said Youth chief Saifunnizam Sam. “We accept Sng’s resignation but strongly condemn his […]
PN puts people’s interests first
KUCHING: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has proven itself to be an attentive and caring government despite being in power for just a year, said Plantations and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin. He noted that there is no such thing as a perfect government but it is evident that PN is all for helping the people. […]
PN respects Sarawak’s autonomy
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) decision to postpone the reopening of schools is a fine example of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government respecting Sarawak, says Michael Tiang. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief said PN recognised the state government exercising its autonomy in deciding the best for Sarawakians. “By giving a […]
Sng to join Perikatan Nasional?
KUCHING: Will Julau MP Larry Sng be joining Perikatan Nasional (PN) after he has declared his support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin? News about Sng’s resignation broke out after several party members confirmed his resignation as the Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) chief. According to reports, state PKR secretary Joshua Jabeng and Bandar […]
Unconfirmed PKR MPs jump ship rumours
KUCHING: A Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak MP has declined to comment further on whether anyone from the party will be jumping ship to join the country’s ruling coalition. It was reported today, that a source told Free Malaysia Today (FMT) that two PKR MPs were in talks with middlemen from Perikatan Nasional (PN) to […]
Why the double standard?
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii disagrees with the recent federal government’s decision that ministers returning from official trips abroad are now exempted from 10 days of observation or home surveillance. He questioned the double standard policy in a Facebook post today. “The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government declared an emergency claiming that it needs […]
A political race that’s too close to call
KUCHING: Political analyst, Associate Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat, says the withdrawal of one or two support does not necessary mean that Perikatan Nasional (PN) is on the way out. The country’s political circles are contemplating what’s next for the PN-led federal government following the withdrawal of Machang MP Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakob’s support. “We […]
PN appoints 14 state liaison chiefs
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has appointed 14 state liaison committee (BPN) chairmen today including Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as Johor BPN chairman. Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin in a statement on his Facebook page said all appointments were made by PN chairman after a meeting with PN Supreme Council. “Terengganu Menteri […]
2021 Budget passed via bloc voting
BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG, NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: Finally, after long debates and opposition going against the national budget, the 2021 Budget or 2021 Supply Bill presented by the Perikaitan Nasional (PN) government was passed after its third and final reading via bloc voting in Parliament today. The RM322.54 billion budget, tabled by […]
