A world’s first

KUCHING: Sarawak will be the first in the world to produce biofuel from phyto plants. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he would announce in the next two months, the innovative scientific technology to produce biofuel from phyto plant researches. “Wait for two months, I will make the announcement. This is […]

GPS’s acceptance of DAP’s public apologies a sign of exemplary maturity, says Fatimah

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leadership has shown maturity by humbly accepting DAP’s apology, for the sake of the country’s stability, development and progress. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was despite the offensive statements, broken promises, many disappointments, hurt and pain incurred during the Pakatan Harapan […]

GPS to launch GE15 manifesto on Sunday

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will be launching its 15th general election (GE15) manifesto themed “Sarawak First” on Sunday (Nov 6). GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said GPS has a clear direction for Sarawak by the year 2030. “Our theme is Sarawak First, that is our fight. We are […]

Sarawakians need to give Abang Jo credit

Giving credit where credit is due is a very rewarding habit to form. Its rewards are inestimable. – Loretta Young, American actress I start this week’s column with a couple of quotes from an article I ingested off the interwebs. “Careful chroniclers of South-east Asian transitions may have noticed a small event that took place […]

Sarawak First policy made the difference in PRN-12: Naroden

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s ‘Sarawak First’ policy has changed the political landscape of Sarawak. Former Gedong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said this was a key factor for Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) landslide victory in the 12th state election (PRN-12), not only in the rural regions but in […]

Uggah assures ‘Sarawak First’ commitment

KUCHING: Bukit Saban assemblyman-elect Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has given assurance that the new Sarawak government will honour its “Sarawak First” commitment.  In his New Year message on Christmas Eve (Dec 24), he said that Sarawak’s dignity, pride, and rightful position and rights as a founding member of Malaysia would be restored.  “Let us […]

CM cares for people’s health, safety

KUCHING: The Chief Minister and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) were all set to face the next state election as early as July last year — long before the Emergency Ordinance (EO) was promulgated in Jan this year.   However, Datuk Abang Johari Tun Openg has decided not to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) then […]

GPS to continue defending Sarawak’s rights

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will remain focused in continuing to fight and pursue the rights and autonomy of Sarawak. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said after 55 years, GPS was finally free on its own rather than being in a national coalition, which was crucial for Sarawak to […]

‘Sarawak First’ agenda takes precedence

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Demak Laut and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue fighting for the ‘Sarawak First’ agenda to ensure that the Demak Laut constituency continues to be under PBB-GPS. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said like in previous years, PBB Demak Laut would use the approach of going to […]

Youth chief: PDP stands behind GPS

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Youth chief Robert Ayu believes there are still many unresolved issues from federal to state level, disputes over Sarawak’s resources to the upholding of native customary rights. He hoped that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders would continue to accommodate these discussions effectively and bring forth a consensus that fights for […]