Deputy premier coy on next Governor’s appointment
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian was tight-lipped when asked about the possible appointment of a new Sarawak Governor. He however revealed that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is currently in the nation’s capital in Kuala Lumpur. “Next time; next time, I (will) explain (about the appointment), Premier […]
Bersatu accepts Wan Saiful’s resignation as info chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu has accepted Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s resignation as information chief effective today, said party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin said Wan Saiful made a verbal application to relinquish his post this morning, and would submit his resignation letter later today. “After our discussion this morning, he agreed to […]
Noh Omar resigns as Selangor UMNO Liaison Committee chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Noh Omar officially announced his resignation as Selangor UMNO Liaison Committee chairman today after losing confidence in UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s leadership. Noh said his actions were not because of disappointment that he was dropped as a candidate in the 15th general election (GE15), but the way […]
No plans to join any party; willing to work with everybody and anybody
KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How has cited his recent resignation from Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) was to focus on working on several initiatives that can bring all Sarawakians and move forward together. He said he has been thinking about some plans that would benefit Sarawak and its people and is ready to work […]
Dr Johnical, Baru to remain with PSB
KUCHING: Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa says he is not leaving Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) – this after Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How resigned. “I will remain loyal with PSB,” the PSB vice-president and Youth chief told New Sarawak Tribune when contacted. Meanwhile, Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian told Malay Mail that he would […]
PSB viability in doubt after See quit
KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How’s resignation as a Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) member is a challenge to the party in itself. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal said the effect of his resignation was such that it had cast doubts on the party’s viability. According to the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) lecturer, […]
See could be unhappy with PSB, opines Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has described Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How leaving Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) as possibly due to his unhappiness with the party. “He would not do it (leave the party) unless he sees something in the party that is against his principle and political struggle,” said the Parti […]
Political commentator surprised at Zuraida’s decision to quit Bersatu
KUCHING: A political commentator has expressed his surprise over the decision by several politicians, most notably Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, in quitting Bersatu or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Datuk Peter Minos opined that although controversial, there could be some reasons behind the move. “There had been rumours last year that she (Zuraida) will leave Bersatu, and […]
Resignation not a priority for DAP
KUCHING: The Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) will not be impacted by the resignation of its leader in Sri Aman as there are many other Bumiputera leaders in the party. Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said that this was not a priority or an urgent matter for the party. On Thursday (Jan 13), DAP […]
Azalina confirms resignation as Deputy Speaker of Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: Pengerang Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, in a statement last night, confirmed that she had resigned as the Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. In the statement shared in her Facebook account last night, Azalina, in stating her reasons for the resignation, said that to effectively function without […]
