Let’s be proud Sarawakians
Patriotism demands of us sustained sacrifice. Chiang Kai-shek, Chinese nationalist politician, revolutionary and military leader Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has quite a battle shaping up, but the issues against Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s government aren’t as insurmountable as those faced by Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud back in the 80s, […]
New GPS faces likely
12TH STATE ELECTION KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to field several new faces to contest in the 12th state election (PRN12). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also GPS chairman, said he was currently monitoring the performance of all GPS assemblymen. “So far, I am pleased with their performance […]
STAR eyes 22 state seats
KUCHING: State Reform Party (STAR) is currently eyeing at least 22 out of the 82 seats at stake in the 12th state election. STAR president Lina Soo said the party has identified six potential candidates to contest in the state election. The names of remaining candidates would be announced in due times, she told a […]
Put nation first, both sides of political spectrum told
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak Parliamentary chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof yearns for political members of the government and opposition to unify their efforts and cooperate in improving the country’s economic state, instead of disputing issues that will only disrupt the unity of the people. He explained that politicians should pay close attention and listen […]
Urban and rural Repok undergo development
SARIKEI: Implementation of development projects is in Repok is ongoing. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the projects are being carried in both urban and rural areas, including in villages longhouses. He said many of these projects are high impact ones, therefore will bring about major changes to the local communities. “I am […]
Sarawak’s future lies in youth
KUCHING: In this New Year, it is the aspiration of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) youth chiefs and its members that youth are to rise up and be brave in protecting Sarawak. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang said that it is very important for the youth to put aside their differences and […]
My bet is on GPS
Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution. Sophocles, ancient Greek tragedian 2019 has been quite a year for politics. Here, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has been under tremendous pressure to perform, which, rather surprisingly, it did pretty well and in the process silenced so many of its critics […]
Winnable, why not?
PBB VP open to fielding MPs if they are their parties’ best SERIAN: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is open to the idea of member parties in Gabungan Parti Sarawak fielding their MPs in the coming state election. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president said it is up to the respective parties if they […]
‘Let people judge Mawan’s strength’
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) prefers to let the people decide over Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom’s recent remarks on the Pakan seat. On Dec 21, Mawan who has since joined Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), told a local English daily that instead of PDP talking about getting back the traditional seats, it […]
Move off, Wong
Bawang Assan Ibans want to be represented by an Iban from PBB SIBU: About 1,200 Ibans from Bawang Assan here pulled the rug from under the feet of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh when they demanded to be represented by an Iban leader from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in […]