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 […]
Bet on state election between Aug and Oct
KUCHING: Rumours that the coming state election will be held between August and October may hold water, said political observer Datuk Peter Minos. At this moment, he said nobody really knows the exact date as the decision lies with the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to advise the Yang di-Pertua Negeri on […]
Bid to topple PM nuisance
KUCHING: The on-going attempts by some politicians led by ex-prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad to oust and topple Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin are both disturbing and irritating to hear and read about. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said Muhyiddin has been doing well since taking over as prime minister on March 1 […]
Cabinet posts PM’s way of saying thank you
KUCHING: By giving four full minister and seven deputy minister posts to Sarawak, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is saying ‘thank you’ to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He said this showed that the Prime Minister was happy with GPS and the chief minister. “The ministerial allocation is pretty […]
Simultaneous general, state polls possible: Minos
KUCHING: In the event that a snap general election is held, Sarawakians should also be prepared for a potential simultaneous state election, said political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He said that the decision was up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg whether to hold the state election simultaneously with the snap general […]
Not advisable to hold state, general polls together
KUCHING: It is unadvisable to hold the state election together with the general election (GE), opined a political observer. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Dr Arnold Puyok said this would not be a good strategy, adding that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government need not rush to hold elections and also need not worry about the […]
