Call for two-term limit for elected reps
KUCHING: If mayors, council chairmen as well as their deputies’ who have served for more than nine years must step down, this should apply to the state assemblypersons and Members of Parliament (MPs) too. Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan, political scientist attached to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) said the people of Sarawak deserve more than […]
Time to step down, says Wan Junaidi
KUCHING: Caretaker Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the decision to not seek re-election in this 15th general election (GE15) was his own accord and without anyone else’s persuasion. “I have decided to step down based on my own decision, I am currently at my […]
PBB not forcing out anyone
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has a culture where it does not force its leaders to step down. Its president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said instead the leaders know when to pass the baton to the next candidate. “Yes, there are some PBB MPs who will not defend their seats. […]
Larry can have the benefit of the doubt
KUCHING: The reasons for Larry Sng to quit his post as the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak chief could be due to lack of leadership and diminishing people support, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said for Larry to say that handing over to the Dayak to lend the party’s […]
Mongin scoffs at Sng’s decision
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin scoffed at the recent move made by Larry Sng to step down as Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak chairman. He quipped at the Julau MP to drop his melancholy excuse and questioned if his decision to let a Dayak lead the party was really sincere. “Let’s say that a […]
My last contest
DALAT: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has announced that the 12th state election would be her last time contesting in Dalat constituency. The Dalat assemblywoman made the surprise announcement when speaking at a Ziarah Kampung programme at Kampung Sungai Kut Muara here today. According to her, she […]
Abang Johari makes way
Chief Minister relinquishes Saberkas presidency to deputy MIRI: Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is stepping down as the Sarawak National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) president after 11 years at the helm, paving the way for younger leaders to carry the torch. The chief minister made the announcement when declaring open Saberkas’ 16th triennial general meeting […]
