SUPP emulates PBB move to tap youth potential
MIRI: Another Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component is looking into bringing younger people on board to participate in the political process in the state. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) on Wednesday (Jan 12), said a new wing catering specifically for youths aged 18-28 would be set up to give the younger lot an opportunity to […]
PRS has rights to allocated seats: Political analyst
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has rights to seats allocated to it unless decided otherwise by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Political analyst Dr Saudi Narani said he agreed with PRS secretary-general Datuk Janang Bungsu’s assertion that the six parliamentary seats allocated to PRS to contest in […]
Six seats not up for negotiation, says PRS
BY TANIA LAM & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has no intention to part with any of the six parliamentary seats it was allocated to contest in the previous general election. It is not up for negotiation, asserted its secretary-general Datuk Janang Bungsu. He said this when prompted for his comments on two […]
PBB move likely to herald new chapter in GPS
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) decision to include younger people in the political process is likely to inspire its Gabungan Parti Sarawak coalition partners. It is still early in the day to say if they will do likewise but Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), for instance, feels it would make sense with the advent of […]
Fatimah welcomes new wing for youth aged 18 to 28
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah welcomes the formation of a new wing in the party to cater for youth between the ages of 18 and 28. “The new wing will accommodate youth whose needs and interests may not be the same as the older age groups. “This formation […]
Longhouses receive RM50,000 each for repair
KUCHING: Two longhouses in Sri Aman have received Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund of RM50,000 each for their repair. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) said in a news report yesterday that Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang presented the cheques to Rumah Francis Dublin, Selanjan Angkong Asal and Rumah Igoh, Selanjan Jalong on Sunday (Jan […]
Sustainability to be main thrust in new age Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will focus on its involvement in fields of energy that can contribute to environmental sustainability. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this includes emphasising on the new economy that uses green technology. “This is one of the areas that we are going to focus on as […]
Not a good idea to accept PBM into BN
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional (BN) Selangor information chief Isham Jalil feels it is not a good idea to accept Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) into BN. He said it would not be a problem if PBM were sincere in supporting BN without any conditions. “But, if they want to join to ask for seats, then the grassroots, […]
GPS begins fulfilling its election manifesto pledges
SIBU: Less than a month after winning the 12th state election, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government has already begun fulfilling its election manifesto pledges here, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The deputy chief minister told a press conference here on Saturday (Jan 8) that among the manifesto pledges that were fulfilled […]
Wishing you a Happy New Year
What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly. — Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher. A Happy New Year to all of you. May 2022 be a better year for you and bring you more happiness, success, love and blessings! Last year was a challenging year, particularly because of Covid-19 which […]