Sarawak revisting poverty numbers: Premier
KUCHING: Sarawak is revisiting its data on e-Kasih recipients to ascertain the actual number of those who come under the poverty category. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as Sarawak is recognised as a high income state, over the years, the people have actually improved their economic position. “That is why […]
PBB to hold its convention early next year
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will hold its convention in the first quarter of 2025. PBB president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the party is currently establishing a committee chaired by deputy president and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas to coordinate the general meeting from the party’s branches […]
Sarawak and PBB have late Taib to thank for, says Ibrahim Baki
GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak’s State Legislative Assembly (DUN) chief whip Datuk Ibrahim Baki described the late former head of state Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud as a master political tactician. Reflecting on his experience as the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth branch leader back in 1985, Ibrahim-Satok) said he has had the privilege to […]
We’ll support whoever GPS fields in Bawang Assan in next polls: PBB pol-sec
SIBU: The Bawang Assan branch of Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has declared full support to whoever Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) fields in the Bawang Assan state seat. According to political secretary to Premier Romeo Christopher Tegong, in the next election, they must intensify their efforts and strategies to ensure GPS wins the seat. “We will […]
2,000 attend PBB Nangka Hari Raya open house
SIBU: About 2,000 guests attended the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Nangka Hari Raya open house at the Sibu Islamic Complex here, last night (April 14). Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee and wife Datin Dr Haniza Zainal Abidin played hosts. Guests enjoyed a variety of dishes, including Laksa […]
Fadillah’s appointment expected to expedite Sarawak’s pursuit of education autonomy
KUCHING: The recent appointment of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as the minister overseeing Sabah and Sarawak affairs is expected to speed up the application process for Sarawak’s pursuit of education autonomy under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar […]
PBB 1828 new training platform for youth
BINTULU : The establishment of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth wing 1828 is one of the forward movements of the party to produce a generation of leaders of calibre. PBB Tanjong Batu branch deputy chief, Sophie Sharie said, its establishment will be a new platform to train youth between the ages of 18 […]
PBB branch counts on Iskandar to lead
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) branch is banking on newly-minted Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee to offer much-needed leadership among the Malay community there. On its part the party branch will do all it can to help him carry out his duties, assured branch chief Haidar Khan Asghar Khan. He is also confident that […]
Fadillah urges strong support for GPS candidate in Jepak by-election
BINTULU: Support from the people is crucial to ensure that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secures a convincing win in the upcoming Jepak by-election on November 4. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof asserted that voters must ensure the GPS candidate, Iskandar Turkee, wins with a significant majority. Fadillah, who is also Parti Pesaka […]
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 […]
