Abdul Karim: PDP must assess support before expanding
KUCHING: Any move by the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) to expand its presence into Peninsular Malaysia should be guided by comprehensive grassroots studies and a clear understanding of local support, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Commenting on PDP’s plan to establish party branches in Selangor and […]
Peninsular political parties have failed Sarawak
KUCHING: Peninsular political parties have failed to deliver on their promises to Sarawak, including the long-awaited 20 per cent oil royalty, says Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He asserted that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have consistently championed Sarawak’s growth, […]
Premier: Sarawak’s development aspirations supported by federal government
SIBU: The federal government is attentive to the aspirations of the people of Sarawak, who seek to experience significant progress comparable to that in Peninsular Malaysia. Having said this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that this is crucial for achieving more balanced development across the country. He added that the […]
Govt mulling real property development act for Malaya
KUALA LUMPUR: The Real Property Development Bill for Peninsular Malaysia is expected to be tabled in parliament in 2025, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming. Nga, who mooted the idea of establishing the Act, said with the modern trend of living in a mixed development that includes retail, commercial, SOHO (small […]
Strengthen bonds between Peninsula and Borneo: King
KUCHING: Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called for the strengthening of bonds between the Peninsula and Borneo. The King said there shouldn’t be any barrier between these regions to unite as Malaysians. “I would like to take this opportunity to build a new bridge of friendship. “My presence, together with that of my […]
Kembara Kenali Borneo tour gives King opportunity to build bridge of friendship
KUCHING: The Kembara Kenali Borneo tour inspired by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah provided an opportunity for His Majesty to build a “bridge of friendship” between the regions of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Al-Sultan Abdullah said he came up with the tour simply to allow him to meet the people […]
Politics heat rises in Peninsular; cool, calm in Sarawak
KUCHING: It is predicted that Pakatan Harapan (PH) will have the advantage to win in the state elections in Peninsular Malaysia, said Datuk Peter Minos. He said this will mean a lot to the current ruling government during elections as it is solid under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and to other key cabinet positions […]
GPS to help Unity Govt in state elections
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Gabungan Party Sarawak (GPS) has confirmed it would help the Unity Government in the six state elections in Peninsular Malaysia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, however, said GPS would hold a meeting to discuss the matter among GPS component parties. “We are helping, but […]
Dr Sim non-committal on Malaya elections
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & ELLISIA TANGGAS KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is non-committal on whether or not Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will assist in campaigning in the upcoming state elections in Peninsular Malaysia. Speaking to the reporters after witnessing the handover of medical equipment by the […]
Abang Johari to discuss with other GPS leaders
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he will discuss with his fellow leaders whether or not to offer assistance during the upcoming six state elections in Peninsular Malaysia. “I will discuss with the GPS leaders first,” he said briefly in […]