We are not involved

SERIAN: The purported coup by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has nothing to do with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said that rumours of GPS MPs backing Anwar had no basis. “From GPS, there is none … we […]

GPS not with Anwar

MIRI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) denies any connection with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.   In a statement released today, GPS secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi stressed that GPS coalitions were giving undivided support to the Perikatan Nasional (PN) under the leadership of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.   He added GPS […]

Anwar claims majority MP support

Such backing is enough to form new ‘strong’ government KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today claimed he had garnered “formidable and convincing” support from among MPs to form a new “strong” government, and said the government led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had effectively fallen. He told a packed news conference at […]

Tough fight in impending Sabah state election

Four-cornered fight for Anifah Aman, Three-cornered for Salleh Said Keruak Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president Datuk Seri Anifah Aman is facing a four-cornered fight for the Bongawan seat in the Sabah State Election. The former foreign minister is contesting against incumbent Dr Daud Yusof of Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan), Ag Syairin of Barisan Nasional (BN) […]

‘PKR not sincere on NCR land issue’

KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Sarawak (PKR) chairman Larry Sng’s pledge of wanting to restore and protect native customary rights (NCR) land by way of legislation and amendment of NCR laws should it forms the state government after the coming state election is nothing but lies and sweet promises. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas […]

‘No letter of demand yet’

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin said he has yet to receive a letter of demand for RM10 million compensation from his former party, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Willie who is Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister he would only decide on his course of action after receiving the letter. “I have not received the […]

70 quit PKR to join PRS

KUCHING: Some 70 members of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in Melikin, Balai Ringin have quit joining Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), in what is described as a mini exodus. In welcoming the members, PRS Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan was glad that they saw PRS as one of the strongest partners of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) […]

Hazland confident of Demak Laut win

KUCHING: Incumbent Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni is confident of winning his seat again in the coming state election. “Of course,” he told New Sarawak Tribune when asked whether he would retain the seat. He noted that one of the reasons was there was not much competition from the opposition. “So far, I […]

‘DAP cannot make up mind’

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) is confused and cannot make up its mind on the choice of prime minister, says Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He was referring to the difference in choice among DAP leaders whereby national DAP leaders had announced support for Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president […]

We deliver our promises, says rep

MIRI: The component parties in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have proven they could deliver the promises made in their manifestoes. “We do not make promises only to turn back on the promises after getting elected by the rakyat,” said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. He said over the years, component parties in GPS — Parti […]