Author: Robert Kenneth

A case of split political personality

KUCHING: The behaviour of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is like a son saying that he loves his father while doing something bad to his siblings. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing, who is Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president, said such was the conduct of PSB all this

SUPP official questions PSB’s achievements

KUCHING: A grassroots leader of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has questioned the so-called struggles of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) for Sarawak and its people. “We do not know what PSB is struggling for. Since its break away from SUPP, its leaders are often perceived as self-promoters who pursued their

GPS preferable to any Malaya-based party: Wan Junaidi

KUCHING: Santubong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jafaar has reminded Sarawakians that they should remember and learn from their bad experience with the federal government. He should know because he used to be federal Natural Resources and Environment Minister. He said although there are several ministers

10 housing units per longhouse suggested

KUCHING: All Dayak longhouses should be arranged in blocks of not more than 10 houses with a firebreak in between each block. This should reduce fire hazards or damage if a fire does break out, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. Masing said this when commenting

Honourable for Wong to leave, says political analyst

KUCHING: It would be an honourable thing to do if Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh leaves the state Cabinet, said a political analyst. This is the view of political analyst Datuk Peter Minos on Wong’s intention to leave the state Cabinet. Minos said with PSB

Sagah disburses RM165,000 worth of projects

KUCHING: Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn yesterday night presented a total of RM165,000 in minor rural project (MRP) grants to five villages, three churches and a parent-teacher association (PTA). Sagah, who is Tarat assemblyman, made the presentation of the grants during ‘Majlis

Traditional dance and gong contest calling for entries

KUCHING: Registration is now open for cultural troupes to participate in the traditional Bidayuh gong and traditional dance competition to be held at this year’s fifth edition of the Semadang International Tagang Festival. The competition will be held on August 30 at 7.30pm at the venue of the Semadang International

Only parties in GPS can be part of govt admin: Masing

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing alleged that Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has been going against the rules of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). However, he agreed that PSB which is not a member of the coalition, need not abide by its rulings. The Deputy

Bidayuh unity may determine Ranum’s political move

KUCHING: Opar assemblyman Datuk Ranum Mina could follow in the footsteps of Datuk Dr Jerip Susil in quitting Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the name of Bidayuh unity. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said he would not want to speculate on the rumour but added there were signs to the

Positive future for logistics industry: Dr Jerip

KUCHING: A growing demand for logistics services is evident of the positive future of the industry. Assistant Minister of Transportation Datuk Dr Jerip Susil urged stakeholders to enhance their services to meet demands of the industry. According to Dr Jerip said the logistics industry in Malaysia has evolved in recent