Willie committed to GPS, PBB regardless of GE15 candidacy
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo incumbent Datuk Willie Mongin will continue to commit himself to his political party and be in line with Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). He asserted that he is committed and devoted to the party and to the people, regardless of whether chosen to stand in the coming […]
Getting rid of political frogs ensures stability
KUCHING: The passing of the Anti-Party Hopping Bill will not only get rid of politicians who are populists and self-centred but it will give stability to the government that takes charge of Putrajaya after the 15th General Election (GE15), says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chairman stated that […]
Defectors! Are their days numbered?
Defectors often cause more difficulty than disinterested disbelievers. – Neal A. Maxwell, American scholar Is the clock ticking on the antics of elected political frogs? The government has been talking about introducing an anti-party hopping bill in Parliament for some years. This would mean that if an elected representative wishes to leave a party or […]
GPS must remain firm and reject political frogs
KUCHING: The Gabungan Party Sarawak (GPS) must remain firm and never accept any political frogs into its fold to avoid precedent. Universiti Malaya’s Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said though some assemblymen who left the coalition before – had also applied to re-join or return to GPS, it should not happen again. He […]
WILL THIS BILL KILL THE ‘KATAK’, FINALLY?
Anti-party hopping law is embarrassing but necessary. – Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing, late deputy chief minister I must have written countless articles over the years about treachery within the corridors of power, the Brutuses and traitors and to sum them up in layman’s lingo — ‘frogs’ of the two-legged species. The issue […]
Political frogs are no charming princes
One of the main reasons behind our Political instability is MPs changing parties at their whims and fancy, and for their personal agendas. — Dr Azmi Hassan, political analyst Make a guess! What is the most dangerous species in Malaysia’s political zoo? A politician friend says it’s the doubled-headed snake — which betrays you with […]
Amendment will end frog politics: Idris
KUCHING: The proposed constitutional amendment to stop party hopping is a good idea that will end the frog politics that has been plaguing democracy. State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang, who pointed this out, added that there should be a constitutional provision to disqualify a member of parliament or assembly person if […]
PBB veep: Public must not accept political frogs
KUCHING: While an anti-hopping law is good, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says more importantly, the public must be educated to not accept political frogs. “The issue is not about having laws to stop party hopping. It is more on educating the public, party leaders and legislators on integrity as well as the evils […]
Anti-hopping law vital for political stability
KUCHING: Enacting an anti-hopping law is crucial is putting an end to party-hopping and will consequently provide political stability in the country. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said it would stop members of parliament and members of state legislative assemblies (DUN) from “selling” themselves or playing hardball with the parties on whose tickets they won. […]
Not a good idea to accept PBM into BN
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional (BN) Selangor information chief Isham Jalil feels it is not a good idea to accept Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) into BN. He said it would not be a problem if PBM were sincere in supporting BN without any conditions. “But, if they want to join to ask for seats, then the grassroots, […]
