136 conferred state awards, medals
KUCHING: As many as 136 people were conferred various state awards and medals at an investiture ceremony graced by the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud today. The ceremony started with six of the recipients — Hii Sieh Toh, Pemanca Peter Lai Sakul, Pemanca Lau Oi Phen, Wong Tiong Kee, Musin Radin […]
PBK against new agreement proposal
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional’s proposal for a new Malaysia Agreement will lead to the annulment of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “People of Sarawak need to be on the same page as Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) and reject the so-called new Malaysia Agreement,” said the party’s central treasurer Jamie Tiew Yen Huong. “Everyone needs to join […]
Head of State presents awards to 145 recipients
KUCHING: A total of 145 persons received state awards and medals from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud during an investiture ceremony held at Dewan Besar Astana Negeri here recently. Eight persons received the Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (PBK) award. Among the recipients were Sarawak Prison Department senior assistant commissioner Fathi Mursidi […]
PSB, PBK to avoid clash of seats in GE15
SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) will come up with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to avoid clash of seats in the 15th general election. This was revealed by both parties in a joint statement released after their meeting here yesterday (May 8). According to the statement, PSB was represented by […]
PBK president urges govt to look for alternatives in Covid-19 fight
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan is urging the government to look for alternative cures and measures to fight Covid-19 aside from vaccination. He said there were too many citizens unsuitable for inoculation due to health and religious reasons. “The government should give clear directives to those who are exempted from vaccination. […]
Federal Constitution: Amendments will protect Sarawak’s rights and its people
KUCHING: While citizens have their own opinion on the amendment to the Federal Constitution, most importantly, it ensures the protection of Sarawak’s right and its people. “There are individuals commenting on this matter, but for me, I believe this will guarantee the protection of our rights in the constitution,” said Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang […]
Foregone conclusion expected at GE15
KUCHING: The outcome of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) contesting in the 15th General Election (GE15) may see the same dismal results as it had contested in the recently concluded 12th State Election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said PBK has stated that they are going to contest in […]
PBK now eyes Borneo Front to win seats
KUCHING: Opposition Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) which lost every seat it contested in last month’s state election is now drawing up bigger plans. It is eyeing the 15th General Election next and is counting on making an impact, this time as a Borneo Front, together with friendly Sarawak and Sabah parties. “We are going to […]
PBK moving forward with new committee
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) is forming a committee comprising 12 divisions in the state, said its president Voon Lee Shan. This, he said, would be the first step to pursue a more encouraging future for Sarawak. “Time has changed and people are going to join new parties that can deliver,” he told reporters at […]
Election candidate told to assist in police probe
KUCHING: Police have called in a candidate who contested in Gedong Constituency during the recent 12th state election to facilitate their investigation into issues purportedly raised during the campaigning period. Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan in a press release on Sunday (Jan 9), revealed that Tomson Ango, who contested as a PBK candidate […]