Backbenchers hope work on MA63 will continue
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers Club hopes that under the new federal government, it will continue the work of the previous government in returning Sarawak’s rights as enshrined under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Federal Constitution (FC) and the Inter-Government Committee (IGC) Report 1962. Its deputy chairperson Aidel Lariwoo said it also wants […]
Let’s put aside differences and work with new PM
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has called upon all MPs irrespective of what their political affiliations are, to put aside their differences and get behind the newly appointed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In congratulating Ismail Sabri for his appointment, Masing said the prime minister has […]
Ismail Sabri a good compromise
KUCHING: It will be a good compromise if Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is chosen to be the next prime minister, opines Datuk Peter Minos. The political analyst describes the former deputy prime minister and Umno vice-president as ‘clean and competent’. “I think Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (current caretaker prime minister), Bersatu and the rest […]
New PM must protect special rights of Sarawak, Sabah
KUCHING: The next prime minister must be aware of the special rights of Sarawak and Sabah, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president stated that the special rights must be protected and should not be diminished. “These special rights which are enshrined in the constitution have been diminishing […]
Early general election best way to choose new PM
KUCHING: An early general election is the best way to let the people decide who is suitable and fit to be the next prime minister, said a political observer. Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that while Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation was saddening, it was a good and wise move as he was forced out […]
Dr Jeniri appointed as Unimas’ adjunct professor
KUCHING: Dr Jeniri Amir has been appointed as adjunct professor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Language and Communication. He was informed of his two-year appointment from Sep 1 this year until Aug 31, 2023 through an official letter sent by the university vice chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. With the appointment, […]
Party MPs, ministers to follow decision or ship out
KUCHING: United Malays National Organisation (Umno) MPs, ministers and deputy ministers are expected to follow the party’s decision in withdrawing support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun said failure to do so would split in the party. “They must remember that they are there because of their party, which […]
Political analyst looks favourably upon Ismail Sabri, Hishammuddin’s appointments
KUCHING: Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung believes that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, as responsible leaders, will stay to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and bring the nation through the current difficult circumstances. He was of this view despite the recent political development of United Malays National Organisation (Umno) officially […]
Ismail Sabri as DPM good move
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his full support for the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as Deputy Prime Minister. He described this appointment as a good move by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “Sharing the same views with our Sarawak leaders, the appointment […]
Nation’s stability comes first
KUCHING: The stability of the nation must come first, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Regardless of the political impasse in Malaya, the most important thing for Sarawak is for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition to be united and support the government in stabilising the country. […]