MA63 resolution hinges on political will: Jeniri
KUCHING: A leading political analyst said there is a need for tacit political commitment to solve matters concerning the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. National Council of Professors senior fellow Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said should all matters be resolved in their totality, the next step would be to enhance […]
GPS abides by King’s decree, federal government formed to resolve impasse: Miro
KUCHING: A stable federal government is needed and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is doing its part to set aside differences and work together with parties across the political divide for the betterment of the country. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth Chief Miro Simuh said GPS being a coalition that abides by the National Principles, […]
Idris: Sarawak’s interest better served with strong Sarawak representation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s interest will better be served with a strong Sarawak representation in the new Federal Cabinet. In stating this, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) publicity and media relations chairman Datuk Idris Buang also said that Sarawak’s voice will be heard in Parliament. “Furthermore, our deputy prime minister (DPM) is Datuk Seri Fadillah Abdullah. “With his […]
Balanced mix of experienced, well-regarded persons
KUCHING: There is a balanced mix of experienced and well-regarded individuals from the coalition of political parties in the formation of the unity government. The president of the Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak Datuk Richard Wee said that although it is expected for BN/UMNO to be given an important role in the unity government […]
Strong cabinet representation augurs well for Sarawak
BINTULU: Having five ministers in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet is a good start for more development in Sarawak. Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip said with their appointment Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had ministers of calibre in federal government. He is also confident that GPS as a stable coalition of local component parties […]
Historic moment for Sarawak
KUCHING: The appointment of Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister and the first from Borneo or Sarawak is a historical moment for the state. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun, who pointed this out, also hoped Fadillah would have authority. “The unity government Cabinet must be functional. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) was given the […]
Testament of Anwar’s trust, confidence in GPS
SIBU: The appointment of five members of parliament from Sarawak proves the 10th Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s trust and confidence in Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) role as the Borneo bloc in driving national development, says Safiee Ahmad. The Daro assemblyman when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune today later express his gratitude to Anwar […]
Five full ministers from GPS boon to state-federal relations: Abdul Karim
KUCHING: The appointment of five ministers from Sarawak under the new Federal Cabinet is a good sign for the state government in terms of state-federal relations. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who is also Asajaya assemblyman, applauded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for appointing five ministers from Sarawak in the recently announced Federal […]
Maintain four GPS ministers in federal Cabinet: Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed his hope that four full ministerial posts will be maintained and given to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the new Cabinet line-up. In stating this, the Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister pointed out that in the last Cabinet line-up, four of the party’s MPs […]
Be fair to Sarawak, Anwar’s govt told
SARAWAK is hoping the national unity government will be more sympathetic and fairer to the state on matters of state rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitutions, MA63 and IGC Report. International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) fully supports and will work closely […]