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Political analyst bemused by state of emergency declaration

KUCHING: The declaration of a state of emergency is likely adding to the damage done to Malaysia by its political situation that is already difficult to remedy and has tarnished the nation’s democracy, said political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun. “Is the intention of proclaiming a state of emergency as suggested by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) […]

Vital for PH to pick right candidates

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak’s ability to choose the right candidates for the upcoming state polls is vital in determining the coalition’s success in the state. Political analyst and senior lecturer in Politics and Government Studies Dr Arnold Puyok said the opposition may be able to gain some support from the Dayak communities in their […]

Nation’s political climate to determine economic recovery

KUCHING: Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun has said that Malaysia’s political stability will determine its economic recovery in the coming new year. He said with unstable Malaysian politics and politicians constantly politicking, investors would be reluctant to invest in the country. “This would have a disastrous impact on our economy, and at the end the […]

Survival instinct the main reason

Sng’s resignation KUCHING: There may be other reasons why Julau MP Larry Sng stepped down as Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) chairman. On top of all, leading a party that is facing a possible demise and having no strong heart for it is certainly very uncomfortable, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. “Most people, leaders […]

James Shoal oil reserves will benefit Sarawak

KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos hopes that other nations will not make their claims on the potential oil reserves of James Shoal near Bintulu so that Sarawak will be able to benefit from these resources. “If the vast oil reserves exist at James Shoal and Sarawak has a share in it, jolly good. Chief […]

Perak political crisis no bearing on Sarawak

KUCHING: The current political impasse in Perak will not affect Sarawak’s political landscape, said Universiti Malaya (UM) socio-political analyst Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. Instead, it would only galvanise the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition, he said. “The issue of political crisis in Perak does not have an impact on Sarawak politics. […]

Perak crisis no bearing on Sarawak

KUCHING: The political upheaval in Perak may not have any significant impact on Sarawak’s political landscape. “The impact from the Perak crisis can only be seen depending on how it will influence national politics after this. “At this moment, I do not think it will have any effect on Sarawak,” political analyst and deputy dean […]

Abdul Aziz wants to set aside RM8-million judgement

DEFAMATION SUIT KUCHING: DAP Batu Kitang chairperson, Abdul Aziz Isa, said he would apply to set aside an RM8 million default judgement handed by Kuala Lumpur High Court in a defamation suit filed by a political analyst. The High Court has ruled that Abdul Aziz, a special assistant to Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) chief Chong […]

State polls to go on

KUCHING: The 12th Sarawak Election could be held in November or December this year, opines political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. “It is now confirmed that there’s no declaration of emergency. Therefore, Sarawak should continue its mandatory election as required by the state constitution. “The current state assembly term ends on April next year, it is […]

Minos ‘fed up with Anwar always disturbing Muhyiddin’

KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin cannot allow elements in the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) and people like Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to create trouble and bring instability and uncertainty to Malaysia, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. He said that Muhyiddin was popular for doing the right thing […]