PBK sets record straight following PSB dissolution
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has made its stance clear following the dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PBS) which was once its ally. Its president Voon Lee Shan said during the 15th General Election (15PRU), PBK had forged a loose cooperation with the now-dissolved party, but the cooperation did not mean his party subscribed to […]
Low should resign for remarks towards Pandelela and aquatic team: Politician
KUCHING: Voon Lee Shan has hit back at Malaysian Swimming Federation (MAS) secretary-general Andy Low for his remarks towards the nation’s diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong’s failure in the recent World Aquatics Championship in Doha. The Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president said sports officials should not condemn or demean sportsmen as it could easily discourage […]
Voon may stay out of GE15
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) President Voon Lee Shan does not rule out the possibility of not contesting in the 15th general election (GE15) at the eleventh hour before nomination day on Saturday (Nov 5) – due to lack of funds. Although he has received the candidate appointment letter (watikah) issued by Parti Sarawak Bersatu […]
Malaysia needs to be prepared for food shortage, PBK President says
KUCHING: Malaysia needs to be prepared against supply chain chokeholds and leaps in prices of raw materials, food, oil and gas following the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Parti Bumi Kenyalang President Voon Lee Shan said most of the Malaysians, especially the middle and low income groups, will be affected most as they may […]
Demand more benefits for Sarawak: Voon
KUCHING: Sarawak should continue making demands from Putrajaya for the benefit of its people. Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) chief Voon Lee Shan said while the allocation given to the state has doubled in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), he viewed that it was to cool down the people’s anger due to mistreatment towards Sarawak all […]
Suspend or postpone state polls
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has urged that the 12th Sarawak election be suspended or postponed due to the recent surge in the Covid-19 cases. Its president, Voon Lee Shan, pointed out in a statement that postponing the election was a wise move since the Covid-19 situation in Sarawak had not improved. “We can’t take […]
Why only me, PBK’s Voon questions police
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan has claimed that the police called him in for questioning and he wanted the police to state clearly the legal grounds for getting his statement. He said that his political activities were landing him in trouble with the police, and believed that he was being called […]
Candidates agreement not against the law
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) asserts that there is nothing wrong with coming up with its candidates agreement (CA) to prevent elected candidates from jumping ship. Its president Voon Lee Shan said the state constitution does not say political parties cannot protect its interest in the event elected representatives switch parties. He noted that the […]
Greater autonomy for Sabah, Sarawak doubtful
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) doubts that greater autonomy could be granted by the federal government to Sabah and Sarawak. Its president Voon Lee Shan opined that Sabah and Sarawak were acquired to enlarge the territories of Malaya. He was responding to an online forum participated by several panellists who called for more self-governing autonomy […]
‘Don’t call for state election now’
KUCHING: It is political suicide to call for the state election at a time when Covid-19 cases are increasing, said president of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) Voon Lee Shan. He pointed out that all opposition parties had been gearing up for the election for many months now. “If the state election is held during the […]
