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Party positions poser in PSB-PDP merger

KUCHING: A political analyst predicted that determining party positions would be a challenge after the proposed merger between Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) takes shape. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said however, talks of the proposed merger has been quiet for a while, believing that the […]

Pros and cons in PSB-PDP merger

KUCHING: There are pros and cons in the merger of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), according to political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon. He said that the PSB-PDP merge is driven by three agendas. “Firstly, this merger will ensure that PSB remains relevant in Sarawak politics after a significant loss in […]

New Zealand announces new coalition govt

WELLINGTON: Three New Zealand political parties announced on Friday the line-up for a new coalition government after weeks of negotiations. The new coalition government of National Party, ACT New Zealand party and New Zealand First party will be stable, effective and will deliver for all New Zealanders, Xinhua quoted National’s leader and incoming Prime Minister […]

Parties urged to help increase voter turnout in Jepak by-election

KUCHING: Political parties should work hard to increase the voter turnout in the Jepak state seat by-election. Past election records have shown that the voter turnout in Jepak has never reached 70 per cent. Political analyst Mohammad Rezza Abdullah Bahida said political parties need to step up and explain to voters on the need to […]

Do not politicise ‘Allah’ issue, warns Anwar

SEREMBAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his firm stand for all parties not to politicise the issue relating to the use of the word ‘Allah’. He said the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, as the chairman of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI), had also reminded him […]

Yap urges positive election campaign

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin is urging political parties involved in the upcoming six-state election in Peninsular Malaysia not to use sensitive issues like race, religion, and royalty (3R) to gain support. Instead, he advocated promoting essential values such as mutual respect, dialogue, consensus, consultation, and tolerance to prevent society from becoming […]

Academicians advise campaigners to stay away from 3R issues  

KUALA LUMPUR: Those who campaign and give political talks are reminded not to make statements that can arouse the hatred and anger of others. A constitutional expert from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Associate Prof Dr Muhammad Fathi Yusof said their statements should be based on facts and data. “The prosecution against Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk […]

Anwar gives final warning to those playing up 3R issues  

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a final warning to all parties to not exploit issues touching on race, religion and the royal institution (3R) which can split the country. He said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would monitor the situation without exception. […]

Tussle for seats before every election

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. – Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist AMONG political allies, there will surely be those high-sounding, boisterous calls for unity and to work together, put personal and party interests aside and ensure that the people are their top priority. I believe […]

Can BN-PH hash it out?

Politics is about a lot more than winning and losing. I think politics at its best is about compromise, shades of grey and about issues. – Matt Taibbi, American journalist Undeniably, seat distribution among component parties or allies within a grand coalition is something of a litmus test to their cooperation, understanding and cohesion. Even […]