Party hopping bad for democracy and political stability
KUCHING: Party hopping renders democracy pointless, says political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He stressed that it was best and wise that a law was created to stop this. “Such a law will bring about political stability and shape politics towards better days. “Those politicians who support or accept party hoping do so for both dubious […]
Youth – catalyst for leadership
By Amyra Varkisa & Natasha Jee SIBU: The Women and Youth wings of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) are the backbone of the party. PRS vice president Datuk Majang Renggi said that the aspect of leadership that was sown from the beginning, especially at the youth level, is a catalyst towards producing credible heir to the […]
Push for restoration autonomous partnerships: MP
KUCHING: Federal ministers from Sarawak are told to push for the restoration or recognition of Sarawak’s status as autonomous partners within the Federation of Malaysia. Selangau MP Baru Bian said this must be done aside from fighting for the restoration of Sabah and Sarawak’s one-third of the total parliamentary seats. “Other than that, they must […]
Sibu catches up with flags’ war
SIBU: With the various political parties’ flags having been erected at many strategic places around Sibu Town, the scenario has boosted the exciting mood of the 12th State Election here. Checks by the New Sarawak Tribune found that flags of the political parties have sprung up along strategic places such as in the villages, residential […]
Lambir incumbent could be in multi-cornered fight
KUCHING: Lambir incumbent Ripin Lamat said he will likely face a four to five-cornered fight for the coming 12th state election. He said that his assumption was based from several political parties that have expressed their interest to contest in the constituency. “Sarawak is a democratic state and, therefore, I welcome anyone who is interested to […]
Abang Jo dismisses slanderous allegation
BINTULU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has dismissed allegations that he does not want the Dayaks to be in Sarawak. “In this digital era, people can send photos via social media platforms, and it can also be used to create slander. “I saw someone make an untrue statement about me. […]
Better performance by SUPP anticipated
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is projected for better performance in the coming polls. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer and political expert Prof Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said this came following the silence by Democratic Action Party (DAP) on the polls combined with the participation of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) that will […]
Parties urged to conduct campaigns professionally
KUCHING: Political parties campaigning in conjunction with the 12th state election are urged to conduct their campaigns honorably and professionally. Political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said they should not raise sensitive issues that could provoke racial strife and an unhealthy atmosphere. “Campaign professionally and respectfully and focus by talking about the party’s […]
Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat
Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world. — Sharon Salzberg, bestselling author Rising from ashes, the phoenix symbolises resurrection and life after death. With a great sigh of relief, this is what the members and supporters of the Barisan National (BN) must have felt after the […]
Make sure voters recognise GPS logo
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI LUNDU: The relevant machinery needs to be more proactive in ensuring that the public recognises the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) logo, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. He said the GPS logo which featured the Sarawak hornbill, must be explained and clarified so that it […]
