Dissolution leads to new alliances

KUCHING: The dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and the subsequent joining of its former members to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) bode well for the future of Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah reiterated his belief in unity for Sarawak’s prosperity. “As I have previously mentioned […]

Chong: My prediction about PSB came true

KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said he was all along right about the just-dissolved Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). He said his prediction about the establishment of PSB as a party for just one election was accurate, even though it was formed as an opposition party at the time. My prediction has come true, […]

PSB dissolved: Soon Koh now PDP senior VP, Rayong and Baru VPs

SIBU: In a move that confirmed Parti Sarawak Bersatu’s (PSB) dissolution, its senior party leaders have joined Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) en masse and appointed to positions within PDP. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announced that former PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has been appointed as PDP senior vice-president while former […]

No by-election needed with parties’ merger

SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) ‘marriage’ will not trigger a by-election. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that the move would be planned and processed in accordance with existing law. “We will not trigger a by-election, and we will not violate the Anti-Hopping Law,” he told reporters […]

PDP awaits clarity on PSB joining plans

BAU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Tiong King Sing has maintained a cautious stance regarding the potential merger with Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). Emphasising the need for a thoughtful approach, he compared the process to a marriage, suggesting that it requires time and consideration. Tiong, who recently returned from overseas, requested time to gather more […]

PSB set to join PDP before CNY

SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to join Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year, said PSB deputy president Dr Johnical Rayong. “I was informed by PSB President Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh that we received the green light to join PDP from higher-ups,” he said when met by reporters […]

PSB-PDP merger awaiting Premier’s go-ahead, say Soon Koh

PARTI Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is working towards a merger with Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and is waiting for the green light from the top Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leadership. PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said his party is awaiting Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s blessing for the proposed merger. […]

Parti Sarawak Bersatu ready to support GPS government

Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is prepared to offer full support and rally behind the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the current political environment has prompted them to reassess their political roles with more realistic perspectives, highlighting […]

PSB seating unchanged in DUN session

KUCHING: Despite Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB)’s recent support for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in the Jepak by-election, their elected representatives will retain their current seats in the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session. DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said that this decision follows the absence of ‘signal’ from […]

GPS welcomes PSB’s support

BINTULU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has expressed their gratitude for the support extended by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the upcoming Jepak by-election. GPS Election director cum Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised that GPS’ remarkable track record in leading and administering Sarawak was a key factor […]