The rest of us must follow Sarawak: PM
KUCHING: Sarawak is setting a shining example of a developed state for the rest of the country to emulate through its unity. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Sarawak is reflecting the concept of ‘unity in diversity’ where it has proven that the people have a strong spirit of unity regardless of their background differences and location. “That is why Sarawak is an example of a developed state where its people are united,” he said when speaking at a luncheon with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). He said it is important for the nation to have political stability in ensuring that all the development plans could be implemented. Muhyiddin went on to say that the efforts in ensuring that Sarawak continues to develop is a ‘total commitment’ by the PN federal government, not a ‘half-hearted’ effort. “This is because we know that Sarawak could be the major contributor to the growth of economy, social, education and development plans as well as a clear vision and direction coinciding with the government’s ‘Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama’ (WKB) 2030 and Sarawak’s future development direction in the next 10 years. “Look at Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and I … we think together, we have the same ideals and we have the same vision to make sure that this region of Sarawak and Malaysia must move forward to be a developed region and a developed country,” he added. Also present during the luncheon were federal ministers from the GPS namely, Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof; Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar; Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi; and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Other notable GPS leaders were Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing; and Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Room for closer GPS-PN ties
KUCHING: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s visit to Sarawak has opened up space for closer ties and cooperation between the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the Perikatan Nasional (PN). Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Sarawak chairman Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian reiterated that PN’s presence in Sarawak is solely to assist and cooperate with the GPS state government. “Therefore, do not feel doubtful and suspicious of our presence in Sarawak. “Do believe that we will continue to support the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and help GPS as much as possible for the survival of the people of this state,” he said in a statement after attending a luncheon with PN and GPS leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). Jaziri also expressed gratitude to Abang Johari who earlier had declared support for the PN government at the federal level as well as welcoming cooperation with PN component parties namely, Bersatu and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). He believed that the renewed and closer cooperation between GPS and PN would drive Malaysia and Sarawak towards prosperity for all. “I am confident that with the strong support of GPS, political stability will be maintained and the administration of the country will be able to run smoothly, especially in managing the pandemic that is plaguing us at the moment,” he added.
I’ll help GPS win big
KUCHING: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has given his personal commitment to help Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to win big in the 12th state election. He, however, said he did not know when the state election would be held. “Do not ask me when the election will be held, it is up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide. “But, I promise that we will work together because this close cooperation (of Perikatan Nasional or PN and GPS is very important,” he told reporters after visiting Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) new Day Care Centre here today (April 2). The prime minister said the close ties between the federal and state governments is proof of the current cooperation. “Therefore, we hope that this (cooperation) can be strengthened further for the development of the people in the country and Sarawak as well,” he said. The State Legislative Assembly’s term is set to expire this June, paving the make way for the next state election.
Haywire without GPS, PN
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We will talk with PN leaders
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Uggah is clueless
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We are not involved
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Karim rubbishes claims
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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 […]
GPS behind Muhyiddin’s leadership
BINTULU: “We were just having drink (coffee), and have a light talk and fun,” quipped Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg when describing his recent meeting with the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in Kuala Lumpur. Elaborating, he said that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) was behind Muhyiddin’s leadership and believed that he […]
