The green wave and the Malay dilemma
The only states that can withstand the PAS onslaught are Penang, Selangor and Johor but not for long… all the three states will fall by the 2032 election. – savemalaysia blog Political pundits and analysts – left and right – have been trying to explain the surge of votes for Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) – […]
Young voters reminded again to exercise their rights
KUCHING: Voters, especially the younger generation, are reminded to exercise their rights in the 15th general election (GE15). “Young voters in particular, please go out and vote and fulfil your duty, because this is our right as a citizen,” said political analyst Dr Lucy Sebli Seidelson of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak on Today (Nov 16). “When […]
No clear winner in sight but GPS has upper hand
KUCHING: Many political analysts and observers have predicted that no single party would be able to win a majority in the 222-seat Dewan Rakyat in this 15th general election (GE15). Political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat stated that this is because there are many political parties and coalitions contesting in the election. With Gabungan […]
GPS line-up good mix of experience and enthusiasm, says analyst
SIBU: A political analyst has opined that the line-up of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates for the 15th general election (GE15) is a good combination of experienced individuals and enthusiastic newcomers. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) board director Dr Gregory Hii said the list had a good racial balance and also included two additional female candidates. […]
GPS kingmaker poser
By Lee Shaw Wei & Fasiha Khushiri Will Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as the ruling state coalition government play the role of ‘kingmaker’ again in the 15th general election (GE15)? Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung provides his analysis and thoughts on the upcoming GE15 when he sat down with New Sarawak Tribune and its […]
Clearly See was unhappy, says professor
KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How quitting Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is a clear message that he was unhappy with the party, said political analyst Professor James Chin. The University of Tasmania academic said the latter may have been unhappy with the party for quite some time. “One of the reasons See joined PSB […]
No need for state anti-hopping law
KUCHING: Is it necessary for Sarawak to adopt an anti-crossover law into its constitution following the passing of the anti-party hopping Bill in Parliament recently? Not necessary, say political analysts and observers. Analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said “the state’s anti-hopping law has been around for a while, yet some are not aware of it.” […]
PRS has rights to allocated seats: Political analyst
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has rights to seats allocated to it unless decided otherwise by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Political analyst Dr Saudi Narani said he agreed with PRS secretary-general Datuk Janang Bungsu’s assertion that the six parliamentary seats allocated to PRS to contest in […]
Public divided over anti-hopping law
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: Political analysts have mixed views on supporting the call for an anti-hopping law as advocated by former Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Azalina Othman Said. On Aug 29, Azalina advocated the importance of anti-hopping laws in protecting the people’s mandate and in curbing politicking between parties. An anti-hopping law that restricts […]
Well-calculated move by PM
KUCHING: A political analyst has described as a “well-calculated move” by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to have entered into an agreement with Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders on several matters including good governance. “In fact, I can say it is more than just a brilliant move. By having the ‘pact’ with the […]
