PBK’s motives for opposing seat quota proposal questioned

MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Pujut Branch’s Publicity and Information Secretary, Chong Kong Min, criticised Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) for objecting to the proposed increase in Sarawak’s State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats from 82 to 99. It questioned whether PBK truly cared for the rights and interests of Sarawakians. The response comes after PBK […]
PBK president questions Chong’s efforts on Sarawak’s oil and gas rights

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan has questioned Chong Chieng Jen’s efforts in reclaiming Sarawak’s oil and gas rights, saying the Democratic Action Party (DAP) leader has not taken sufficient action to fulfill past election promises. Voon pointed out that Chong and Pakatan Harapan (PH) had campaigned in the 14th General Election on […]
PBK sets record straight following PSB dissolution

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has made its stance clear following the dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PBS) which was once its ally. Its president Voon Lee Shan said during the 15th General Election (15PRU), PBK had forged a loose cooperation with the now-dissolved party, but the cooperation did not mean his party subscribed to […]
Abdul Karim: Sarawak a ‘sultanate’? What craps!

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan appears to have a lack of understanding about how the State Constitution functions. Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Voon in a recent video clip insinuated that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government might change the position of the […]
Be realistic about winning chances, and emulate PSB’s ‘stay out’ decision: Dr Rundi

KUCHING: Tell us what you can offer to Sarawakians, instead of just issuing statements merely for the sake of opposing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). This message to Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) comes from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom who advised the former to follow in the footsteps […]
Stevenson to focus on NCR, citizenship issues

BINTULU: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) candidate Stevenson Joseph Sumbang has outlined the key focus of his campaign in the Jepak by-election. The 42-year-old businessman, who is contesting for the second time in the state constituency, has emphasised the pressing issues of native customary rights (NCR) land and citizenship in the Jepak area. “These issues have […]
Beware deposit-taking companies, says PBK

SIBU: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan has urged the public to be wary of deposit-taking companies. He noted that when times are bad, unscrupulous people always find ways to survive and make money. “These people set up companies registered under the Companies Act and with licences obtained from other government agencies, their […]
Improve roads in Sabah and Sarawak, federal govt told

SIBU: A state opposition politician has questioned the federal government for installing lifts at Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) stations in Malaya which only benefited people there. “Why are lifts for KTM stations in Malaya considered important when Sabahans and Sarawakians are still crossing rivers infested by crocodiles by boats and some by “sky lifts” (bamboo […]
Help Sarawak fight floods, PBK tells Putrajaya

SIBU: Opposition Parti Bumi Kenyalang has called on the federal government to extend a helping hand to tackle floods in Sarawak. Its president Voon Lee Shan said the federal government had a few days ago approved an immediate fund of RM50 million to fight floods in Johor but none for Sarawak and Sabah even though […]
Call to examine closely legality of MA63

KUCHING: President of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK), Voon Lee Shan has suggested that the formation of Malaysia be examined closely including the legality of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “The Gabungan Parti Sarawak(GPS) government should disclose to the public what it found in London about the MA63,” he said. He also added that if the […]