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See you at the polling station: Willie

PADAWAN: Come out and exercise your right as voters on Nov 19. This is the message from Puncak Borneo incumbent Datuk Willie Mongin to his constituents in particular, and voters in Sarawak in general, on polling day in the 15th general election. He said it was important to ensure Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wins the […]

Willie awaits PBB’s decision on candidacy

KUCHING: Incumbent Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said he is confident that the party leadership will make the right decision on the candidate to contest the seat in the 15th general election (GE15). “Wait and see. I have joined the party (Party Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu). I have to wait for the leadership’s decision. “My […]

Willie Mongin’s acceptance springs no surprises

KUCHING: The acceptance of  Datuk Willie Mongin, MP for Puncak Borneo in joining Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) could have been surprising news for many, said a political analyst. Associate Professor Dr Lee Kuok Tiung of Universiti Malaysia Sabah opines that it was not a problem for Willie if he was partyless. “However, if he’s […]

A tactical decision to accept Willie

Never accept the role of a Gladiator if you do not have the spirit of a Warrior. – A. K. Hasan, author It was not unexpected. Somehow we saw it coming. Many thought the decision by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) to accept Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin as an ordinary member was the […]

Senior leader salutes acceptance of MP

By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Bidayuh veteran leader, Datuk Seri Richard Riot welcomes the acceptance of Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). The Serian MP said that his application acceptance was confirmed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Premier has already said […]

Willie in PBB good news

KUCHING: As all the three Bidayuh-majority parliamentary constituencies will work together under one roof of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), the matter would benefit the Bidayuh community. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos commended the decision to accept Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Willie Mongin as member of Parti Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and said it […]

PBB accepts Willie Mongin’s application: Premier

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has accepted the application of Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin. This was confirmed by PBB president, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this in a press conference after a PBB Supreme Council meeting at its headquarters today. Previously, Willie, who is Federal Plantation […]

Puncak Borneo drug numbers worries MP

PADAWAN: Increasing cases of drug addiction, especially among the young in the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency, is worrying its MP Datuk Willie Mongin. Willie, who is Deputy Minister of Plantation Industry and Commodities, has therefore advised young people to stay away from any form of drug abuse that can destroy their future and affect the […]

PBB leaves it to Abang Jo to decide on Willie

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is leaving it to its president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide on Datuk Willie Mongin’s application to join the party. Party vice-president Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said it was also up to the Premier to determine whether the Puncak Borneo MP should […]

PBB yet to decide on Willie’s application

KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) supreme council needs to study and meet before making any decision on Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin’s application to join the party. PBB secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said there are factors which need to be taken into account before Willie’s application is decided upon. But […]