Remain focused on pandemic
KUCHING: As political uncertainty in Malaya continues, Sarawakians have been urged to continue to focus on curbing Covid-19. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, in making this call, said that many Malaysians were busy with federal politics during the weekend. “As such, every Sarawakian must remain focused on Covid-19 […]
Stop organised crime profiting from political unrest
KUCHING: The country’s political uncertainties and economic issues caused by the pandemic are benefiting organised crime, especially those involved in illicit trade and smuggling activities. Retail and Trade Brands Advocacy Malaysia Chapter (RTBA Malaysia) director Datuk Fazli Nordin said studies have shown a clear correlation between political instability and increased activities perpetrated by organised crime, […]
Why not support PH instead, GPS told
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak has urged Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to shift its support to Pakatan Harapan (PH) to lead the country, in view of the political uncertainty unfolding in West Malaysia. “GPS should withdraw its support for the failed Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government, or Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin immediately […]
Parliamentary sitting tested by political uncertainty
BY KAMARUL IRWAN ALIAS KUALA LUMPUR: The sitting of the third session of the 14th Parliament which adjourned on Dec 17 saw the country’s system of parliamentary democracy remaining intact and strong amid the political uncertainty and threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. After the political crisis in February, which marked by the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government and the […]
All eyes on Sabah, Sarawak’s stances
KUALA LUMPUR: The big question on who will be appointed as the eighth Prime Minister has been on everyone’s mind for almost a week now as the country’s political uncertainties continue. The people have been waiting anxiously for this issue to unfold especially after the Pakatan Harapan (PH), Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Barisan Nasional (BN) […]
Malaysia’s political landscape, what’s next?
KUALA LUMPUR: The latest developments in the country’s politics including Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s shock resignation as the prime minister, then his subsequent appointment as an interim prime minister, continue to be the focus of various parties to see what his next move will be. Without any clear indication of the direction of the country’s political […]
Political uncertainty impacts economy
KUCHING: The resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister is expected to affect the country’s economy. “It will also have direct effects on efforts to address the impact of Covid-19 on socio-economic issues including poverty,” said Fellow of Akademi Sains Malaysia Associate Professor Dr Madeline Berma told New Sarawak Tribune yesterday. “Those affected […]
Bursa Malaysia ends in the red
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended in the red today following a domestic political wrangling culminating in the resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia chairman. At close, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 2.68 per cent or 41.14 points lower to 1490.06 points compared with Friday’s close of 1,531.20. The […]
Bursa Malaysia spooked
As CI down by 42.35 points KUALA LUMPUR: The local bourse has been spooked by the ongoing political uncertainty following the resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister and chairman of Parti Peribumi Bersatu, marking his possible exit from politics. As the market resumed after lunch break, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 42.78 points or 2.79 […]
