150 former PSB members apply to join PRS
BALAI RINGIN: A total of 150 former members of the now-defunct Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) from three villages here have applied to join Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), signalling a significant grassroots shift in the constituency. The members, from Kampung Munggu Demam, Kampung Kesindu Jaya and Kampung Lemujong, submitted their application forms during a meet-the-people session […]
Ex PSB reps to join government bloc
KUCHING: The three former Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) assemblymen will join the government bloc for the upcoming Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting from May 6 to 15 following them joining Progressive Democratic Party (PDP). Explaining on the matter, DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar stated that the three honourable members (Bawang […]
Dissolution leads to new alliances
KUCHING: The dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and the subsequent joining of its former members to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) bode well for the future of Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah reiterated his belief in unity for Sarawak’s prosperity. “As I have previously mentioned […]
Chong: My prediction about PSB came true
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said he was all along right about the just-dissolved Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). He said his prediction about the establishment of PSB as a party for just one election was accurate, even though it was formed as an opposition party at the time. My prediction has come true, […]
PSB dissolved: Soon Koh now PDP senior VP, Rayong and Baru VPs
SIBU: In a move that confirmed Parti Sarawak Bersatu’s (PSB) dissolution, its senior party leaders have joined Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) en masse and appointed to positions within PDP. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announced that former PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has been appointed as PDP senior vice-president while former […]
No by-election needed with parties’ merger
SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) ‘marriage’ will not trigger a by-election. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that the move would be planned and processed in accordance with existing law. “We will not trigger a by-election, and we will not violate the Anti-Hopping Law,” he told reporters […]
PDP awaits clarity on PSB joining plans
BAU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Tiong King Sing has maintained a cautious stance regarding the potential merger with Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). Emphasising the need for a thoughtful approach, he compared the process to a marriage, suggesting that it requires time and consideration. Tiong, who recently returned from overseas, requested time to gather more […]
PSB set to join PDP before CNY
SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to join Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year, said PSB deputy president Dr Johnical Rayong. “I was informed by PSB President Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh that we received the green light to join PDP from higher-ups,” he said when met by reporters […]
PSB-PDP merger awaiting Premier’s go-ahead, say Soon Koh
PARTI Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is working towards a merger with Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and is waiting for the green light from the top Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leadership. PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said his party is awaiting Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s blessing for the proposed merger. […]
Parti Sarawak Bersatu ready to support GPS government
Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is prepared to offer full support and rally behind the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the current political environment has prompted them to reassess their political roles with more realistic perspectives, highlighting […]