An icon that we should be proud of

Let us be fair. There is a reason for everything. The erection of the tallest flagpole in Malaysia here coincides with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak’s independence. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Tourism, Creative Industry And Performing Arts Minister Certain quarters have kicked up a storm following the Sarawak government’s decision to erect […]

Jaded with elections and politics

Regardless of who wins, an election should be a time for optimism and fresh approaches. – Gary Johnson, American politician How I wish I am in sync with what US politician Gary Johnson has surmised in one of his more notable quotes – “Regardless of who wins, an election should be a time for optimism […]

Growing awareness of democratic rights and process

BY RACHEL MINA & UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: Social media platforms have made it easier for people to voice out their views on the nation’s current political situation. However, a critical question arises: should social media be regarded as a bad thing or is the participation of people through it the result of a growing […]

Stop blaming GPS over country’s political situation

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KUCHING: Opposition leaders have been urged to quit blaming and pointing fingers at Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) over the country’s political situation. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit -Ukas) Abdullah Saidol said the reactions from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) leaders were very much […]

Show of appreciation for GPS’ role

MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman, Yusibnosh Balo said the ‘no contest’ move by Bersatu and PAS shows that the Perikatan Nasional coalition parties appreciate the role of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in helping to stabilise the country’s political situation.   “If they do not compete, this will ensure that GPS wins the state election.   “This is because the […]