GPS will continue to stand tall
KUCHING: The Covid-19 situation may affect the coming state election by bringing about new rules for campaigning or even new ways of voting, but it will certainly not impact the outcome — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to stand tall — said Datuk Chiew Yen Chew. The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women chief said […]
Judge GPS by its track record
KUCHING: Sarawakians will not be easily swayed by unrealistic political agendas, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. “Their love for this state will bind Sarawakians in a more unified stand and they will not be influenced by what transpired in Malaya that led to the downfall of Barisan Nasional (BN) in […]
GPS will choose what’s best for Sarawak
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ruling coalition will choose what’s best for Sarawak when deciding its political future. Universiti Malaya political analyst Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said this following the speculation of a possible political collaboration between United Malay National Organisation (Umno) and Pakatan Harapan (PH). He noted that GPS will make a […]
Don’t be jealous, please be mature
KUCHING: The opposition parties should not politicise the decision by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his Cabinet ministers as well as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state assemblymen and political secretaries to donate a portion of their salaries to the State Disaster Fund. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok branch deputy chairman Datuk […]
It’s news to me, says Abang Jo
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says he has no knowledge of the planned purported audience with Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah by leaders of political parties. The news caught him by surprise as he had not heard anything about it. “Where did you (reporters) hear it from, […]
Chong’s 20 percent pay cut an after thought, says Idris
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information chief Datuk Idris Buang has hit back at Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen over his criticism of the 10 percent salary contribution of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) assemblymen to the State Disaster Fund. Following the announcement on the contribution last Friday, Chong described it […]
Contribution proves state’s commitment
KUCHING: The contribution by Sarawak Cabinet members, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) assemblypersons, political secretaries, and state civil servants to the State Disaster Fund shows the state government’s seriousness and commitment in combating Covid-19, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “This is also a manifestation of togetherness with the people, especially during this very difficult and challenging […]
Cabinet ministers, GPS assemblymen take pay cuts
KUCHING: Sarawak Cabinet ministers, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state lawmakers and political secretaries will contribute two months’ worth of pay and allowances to the State Disaster Fund. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in a statement today said the total contribution was expected to amount to RM3 million. The contributions would be made through salary deductions […]
A manifestation of the government’s concern
KUCHING: The RM1.4 billion Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 6.0 financial package is a manifestation of the Sarawak government’s concern for the people. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that only a caring government would do what the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang […]
Firm commitment of GPS government to ease people’s burden
KUCHING: The RM1.4 billion Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 6.0 financial package will ensure that the people are given assistance during the movement control order (MCO). Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said this showed the firm commitment of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to ensure that the people were not burdened by the effects […]