Call to gazette Mulu kampung as village reserves
MULU: The people of Kampung Melinau and Kampung Batu Bungan in the sub-district here want their areas to be gazetted as village reserves. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government will consider the matter and discuss it further with the Land and Survey Department. “Once the village reserves are gazetted, […]
State government cares
MIRI: Today’s launching of the Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MYSRBN) in Long Terawan showed the state government led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) was committed to bridging the rural-urban digital gap. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau added the establishment of MySRBN in a remote area like Long Terawan also showed that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang […]
PN all behind GPS in coming state election
KUCHING: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will fully assist Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming 12th state election. PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said that the PN Supreme Council in a meeting on April 3 had unanimously agreed that the coalition will mobilise its machinery at every level to ensure GPS victory. “The […]
GPS to contest in all state seats
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will contest in all 82 state seats in the coming 12th State Election, reiterated Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian on Sunday. “It has been said on many occasions that GPS will contest all 82 seats,” he said in a Facebook post recently. The […]
PM: Bersatu for state polls? That we leave it to GPS
KUCHING: It is now all up to the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to determine whether Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) should nominate its candidate in the 12the Sarawak election. Prime Minister and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would leave it to the state leaders to decide on the next move. “Whatever it is, we will discuss… (That) I will leave it to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and the state leadership to make the decision. “Therefore, I do not want to comment further on that. It will depend on when there is a right time, we will try to discuss that. “Any decision that we want to make, we are allies in the party that fight based on the same understanding. So, the most important thing is to get the strong support from the voters,” he told a press conference after visiting Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) new Day Care Centre here today (April 2). He said this was important so that the state government could be reshaped to possibly win more seats. “If possible, to have a landslide victory. And I expect that because of the efforts made by the chief minister and the leaders in the state Cabinet as well as in the GPS who have worked hard. “Whatever the situation is, the party from Bersatu, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) will give all of our fullest support. This is important, no division. “Be it there be a seat or no seat, it is a secondary issue. What is important is that we want to ensure a big win for the GPS in Sarawak,” he said. In the meantime, Muhyiddin welcomed the recent statement about PAS which called on Muslim organisations to defend the PN government. “Yes, PAS is our partner in PN. They are the founding partner. We are united, and we have already established cooperation. “But, what is important for us as the ruling coalition is to have the support of all communities,” he said. He said what was important was that as a party that supported the struggles of the country, it must get the support from all, regardless of their background. “It is important that the parties represent all the races and religion. It is not about Malays,” said Muhyiddin. Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong, Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, and State Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing.
Don’t doubt Perikatan Nasional, PM tells GPS
KUCHING: The Prime Minister has appealed to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) not to doubt the loyalty of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) despite its presence in Sarawak. “We are here to give and lend whatever there is to support, be it from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) or Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS). “We are already part of this PN government and we are committed to the same course that the GPS government stands for, since you are the government,” Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said when speaking at a luncheon with PN and GPS leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). The prime minister noted that it was important for the federal and state governments to receive new mandates from the people. However, he said, elections could only be held once the state of emergency is lifted and after the nation is said to be free from the Covid-19 pandemic threat. “I do believe that Sarawak is quite a foregone conclusion now that GPS will come back stronger as a government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. I have no doubt it. “We are all politicians and we have our own think tanks; we know what the feeling on the ground is, and I think that is not really a major issue. “However, to fulfil the requirements of the Constitution, the election must be held and a new mandate from the people must be obtained. “This applies to both the federal and state governments. I hope that when the time comes, the people would appreciate what we have done and show full support to the PN and the GPS governments,” he added. In Sarawak, Bersatu has one constituency seat – Krian – which is held by Ali Biju who is the federal Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Ali is the MP for Saratok alongside state Bersatu member Willie Mongin who is the incumbent MP for Puncak Borneo. Willie is the Second Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities.
Room for closer GPS-PN ties
KUCHING: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s visit to Sarawak has opened up space for closer ties and cooperation between the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the Perikatan Nasional (PN). Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Sarawak chairman Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian reiterated that PN’s presence in Sarawak is solely to assist and cooperate with the GPS state government. “Therefore, do not feel doubtful and suspicious of our presence in Sarawak. “Do believe that we will continue to support the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and help GPS as much as possible for the survival of the people of this state,” he said in a statement after attending a luncheon with PN and GPS leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). Jaziri also expressed gratitude to Abang Johari who earlier had declared support for the PN government at the federal level as well as welcoming cooperation with PN component parties namely, Bersatu and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). He believed that the renewed and closer cooperation between GPS and PN would drive Malaysia and Sarawak towards prosperity for all. “I am confident that with the strong support of GPS, political stability will be maintained and the administration of the country will be able to run smoothly, especially in managing the pandemic that is plaguing us at the moment,” he added.
I’ll help GPS win big
KUCHING: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has given his personal commitment to help Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to win big in the 12th state election. He, however, said he did not know when the state election would be held. “Do not ask me when the election will be held, it is up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide. “But, I promise that we will work together because this close cooperation (of Perikatan Nasional or PN and GPS is very important,” he told reporters after visiting Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) new Day Care Centre here today (April 2). The prime minister said the close ties between the federal and state governments is proof of the current cooperation. “Therefore, we hope that this (cooperation) can be strengthened further for the development of the people in the country and Sarawak as well,” he said. The State Legislative Assembly’s term is set to expire this June, paving the make way for the next state election.
GPS pledges full support to Muhyiddin as PM
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has pledged its full support to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in leading the country. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also GPS chairman applauded Muhyiddin on his efforts to stabilise the country despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Abang Johari pointed out that political […]
Some people willfully chose to be blind
LUBOK ANTU: Those that claimed that there is not much development implemented by the state government must have deliberately chosen to turn a blind eye no matter what. In saying this, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the election getting near, certain parties would start creating the impression that no development […]