Abdul Karim: Ahmad Lai’s passing a huge loss to Sarawak, PBB

August 09, 2019

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has termed the passing of former Sibuti MP Datuk Ahmad Lai Bujang as a huge loss to Sarawak.

The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president said he could not be more shocked to learn about the news this morning.

“I knew Datuk Ahmad Lai. I was very close to him. I was shocked to learn about his passing. My deepest condolences to his family,” he said when met by journalists at the new Sarawak Museum Complex here today.

Galeri : A press conference after PBB meeting

February 17, 2019

NO CABINET RESHUFFLE - Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg gestures during the press conference at the PBB HQ here in Kuching. He is flanked by deputy chief ministers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas (seated, second left) and Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Standing fourth right is Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. -TheBorneoPost

GPS will be launched with a bang - Karim

January 9, 2019

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) would be launched with a bang, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today.

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All Sarawakians, whether in the cities, towns, villages and the interior, are eagerly waiting for this day (i.e. the launching of GPS logo)," added the VP, as quoted by TheBorneoPost, who is also the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports.

He disclosed that after the launching of the logo, "GPS and the component parties will be going down to the ground to meet the people and promote themselves, and God willing Sarawakians will accept GPS.”

Think of winning seats for GPS, PDP told

December 14, 2018

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (BPP) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah wished that Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) leaders think more of winning seats for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) rather than only about themselves.

He said PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing was trying to rock the boat when indicating that PDP would not only be reclaiming three seats – Pakan, Batu Danau and Bekenu – from PBB but also aiming to stake claim on two others held by other components of GPS.

“I fully agree (that Tiong is rocking GPS boat). I hope PDP and Tiong (also Bintulu MP) could think more towards winning for GPS than just for their own (PDP) only,” he said yesterday.

Abdul Karim: S’wakians will reject non local-based parties

September 4, 2018

KUCHING: Sarawakians want only Sarawak-based parties and Sarawakian leaders to lead and manage Sarawak, says state Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president said he has trust and faith in Sarawakian voters to continue supporting the local coalition, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as they do not like to be pushed around and be given empty promises.

“The forthcoming state election will be the same…I have my trust and faith in Sarawakian voters who do not like to be pushed around and be given empty promises, especially on the return of state’s rights and (autonomy over) our oil and gas.

Abdul Karim dismisses PKR’s plan to take over Sarawak govt as ‘wishful thinking’

August 28, 2018

SIBU: Miri MP Dr Michael Teo’s statement about Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) taking over Sarawak government come the next state election is just ‘wishful thinking’, says Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sport Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

According to the minister, PKR Sarawak has been expressing the same confidence in every Sarawak state election or general election (GE).

In his recent remarks, Dr Teo called upon PKR members in the three state constituencies under Baram parliamentary area, to play their roles towards enabling PKR take over the Sarawak government in the next state election.

The Miri MP expressed his confidence that PKR should be able to take over Petra Jaya – regarded as the seat of the Sarawak government – if all constituencies could work harder than before, as he highlighted Baram as one of PKR’s strongest divisions.

SUPP can leave GPS if it is not the right platform for their struggle

August 16, 2018

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has been told to be patient and pursue its struggles under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

The advice came from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

“Show that you can win over the urban seats and your present state seats instead of ‘venturing’ too far with your ten pointers,” said the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports when commenting on SUPP’s 10-point understanding it adopted during its Annual Delegates Conference (ADC) on Sunday.

The 10-point understanding adopted by SUPP is just an internal understanding within SUPP and was never raised by SUPP with its partners in GPS when they decided to form the coalition of state-based parties.

No one jumping ship from Sarawak ruling coalition, says PBB veep

August 7, 2018

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu vice-president Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah denies report that several elected representatives of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak coalition plan to quit.

KUALA LUMPUR: A Sarawak state leader today brushed off talk that nine elected representatives would be leaving the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition.

Berita Harian reported that the nine had lost confidence in GPS’ top leadership, particularly Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), which is the largest party in GPS.

But PBB vice-president Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, in responding to the claims, said he was confident that no one from his party was jumping ship.

Sarawak state Minister denies calling assemblymen 'beggars'

Jul 17, 2018

KUCHING: A state Minister in Sarawak denied on July 16 having called any state assemblyman a "beggar".

Sarawak Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (pic) however, stressed that the phrase "beggars can't be choosers" which he uttered, referred to the opposition's action of questioning how much allocation was given out to them.

"Previously, we (the state government) did not provide any allocation to the opposition. However, this time around, we give the allocation equally. Do not question the quantum of the allocation," said Abdul Karim who is also the Asajaya assemblyman.

Abdul Karim: Why no Sarawak Malays, Dayaks in cabinet?

July 3, 2018

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youths and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has shared his disappointment with Sarawakians over the lack of local MPs in the federal cabinet.

He lamented there was also no representation from the Sarawak Malay/Muslim as well as the Iban/Bidayuh in the new cabinet.

“I am disappointed that Sarawak is given only one full minister’s post in the new cabinet. That reflects how unimportant Sarawak is to the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) leadership.

Parti politik bebas masuk Sarawak atas dasar demokrasi - Abdul Karim

June 26, 2018

Abdul Karim (depan, empat kiri) bersama tetamu kehormat lain dan peserta RFF18 bergambar selepas sesi sidang media di Borneo744, hari ini.

KUCHING: Pintu adalah terbuka untuk mana-mana parti politik termasuk Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) mengembangkan sayap mereka ke Sarawak, kerana Malaysia adalah sebuah negara demokrasi.

Naib Presiden Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata bagaimanapun, ia terpulang kepada rakyat Sarawak sama ada untuk menerimanya atau tidak.

“Sarawak memang terbuka kepada mana-mana parti yang nak datang mengembangkan sayapnya tetapi saya percaya, rakyat Sarawak sudah cukup matang dalam politik,” katanya ketika diminta mengulas mengenai rancangan PPBM untuk memasuki Sarawak pada Sidang Media Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF) 2018 di Borneo 744, di sini hari ini.

PRS, Masing should not dictate GPS structure, setup’

June 18, 2018

SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing should not dictate on how Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) structure and setup should be.

According to Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, GPS has just been set up and yet to be fine-tuned.

“GPS is even not registered with Registrar of Societies (ROS) yet. Why use the media to put in your terms and conditions?

“This are matters that are supposed to be discussed in close-door (meetings) among ‘members’ who aspire to be members and a part of this coalition,” he said today.

Keluar BN demi hubungan dengan kerajaan pusat - Abdul Karim

June 13, 2018

Abdul Karim (duduk, tengah) bersama tetamu kehormat lain bergambar dengan wakil-wakil media yang hadir pada Majlis Berbuka Puasa anjuran Lembaga Pelancongan Sarawak di BCCK, semalam.

KUCHING: Menteri Pelancongan, Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menyifatkan tindakan empat parti komponen Sarawak keluar daripada Barisan Nasional (BN) sebagai satu perkembangan yang baik.

Dengan itu, katanya ia sedikit sebanyak akan dapat merapatkan lagi hubungan dan kerjasama dengan kerajaan pusat di bawah gabungan Pakatan Harapan (PH).

"Sebagai sebuah negeri yang masih lagi memerlukan pembangunan yang banyak, kita tidak boleh tersingkir dan menjauhi diri daripada kerajaan pusat," katanya pada Majlis Berbuka Puasa bersama Media anjuran Lembaga Pelancongan Sarawak di Pusat Konvensyen Borneo Kuching (BCCK) di sini, semalam.

Don’t act like a minister, Abd Karim tells Chong

May 18, 2018

SIBU: State Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman  Chong Chieng Jen should be patient and wait for his appointment before giving policy direction.

In urging Chong to take things slowly yesterday, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that Chong is not even a minister or spokesman for PH, but acted like one.

He added that Chong must not act arrogant, thinking as if DAP is the government of the day in Sarawak.

“Who has appointed YB Chong and DAP to be the judge and the executor?

PBB not in any talks with PH

May 13, 2018

SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is not in any negotiation with Pakatan Harapan (PH), whether at state or federal level.

In this regard, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah describes PBB as a ‘well-cultured party that has overcome many challenges in its last 50 years or so’.

He adds that PBB and its state partners – Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) – are still ‘the government of the day’ in Sarawak.

Cooperation between federal-state govts can still be worked out – Abd Karim

May 13, 2018

KUCHING: There is a possibility that some level of cooperation between the state Barisan Nasional (BN) government and Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government could still be worked out.

PBB vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, however, stressed that the rumours saying the state BN was joining PH were just that (rumours).

As such, he called on state PH leaders namely state DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen and state PKR chairman Baru Bian not to be jumpy and panicky over such speculations of state BN parties, especially PBB, wanting to cross over to PH.

Setting up of high-level committee on MA63 good for Sarawak, says Abdul Karim

February 12, 2018

KUCHING: The recent announcement that Putrajaya will set up a high-level committee to negotiate with Sarawak on outstanding issues regarding the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should augur well for Sarawak.

Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it should serve as a platform for the state’s high-level committee headed by the three Deputy Chief Ministers to carry out negotiations with the federal government.

“The Prime Minister has said that a high-level committee will be set up to negotiate with the state on our rights that were eroded over the years. It is an ongoing process,” he said at a press conference here yesterday.

Karim Naib Presiden PBB baharu

February 08, 2018

KUCHING: Para perwakilan Perhimpunan Agung Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) hari ini memilih empat Naib Presiden Sayap Bumiputera.

Mereka yang menang dalam pemilihan tersebut ialah, Datuk Julaihi Narawi (770), Dr Annuar Rapaee (764), Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi (719), Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (698).

(dari kiri) Abdul Karim, Dr Abdul Rahman, Julaihi dan Dr Annuar bergandingan tangan selepas diumumkan sebagai Naib Presiden Sayap Bumiputera.

Keputusan diumum oleh Pengerusi Tetap PBB, Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar.

Abdul Karim tidak bertanding Naib Presiden Kanan

February 02, 2018

KUCHING: Menteri Pelancongan, Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (gambar) memutuskan untuk tidak bertanding jawatan Naib Presiden Kanan Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), sekali gus memberi laluan kepada Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof jika tiada pencalonan lain.

Spekulasi sebelum ini menyatakan Abdul Karim yang kini merupakan Ahli Majlis Tertinggi dan Fadilla, Ketua Pemuda antara yang bertanding bagi jawatan itu.

Abdul Karim berkata keputusan untuk tidak bertanding bagi jawatan berkenaan selepas mempertimbangkan kepentingan parti selain mengelakkan sebarang perpecahan yang boleh menjejaskan tumpuan PBB semasa Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-14 (PRU14).

Abdul Karim: Mawan knows ground sentiment in Saratok

January 26, 2018

KUCHING: Tan Sri William Mawan, the incumbent Saratok MP, has never expressed his desire to leave Barisan Nasional, says senior Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) leader Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

“He knows the ground sentiments in Saratok well and, as rightly said by him, whoever aspires to lobby for that seat must have the ground support.

“It would be pointless to contest the seat just because the seat is given based on the ‘quota’ as agreed under the BN coalition, but only to lose the seat to the opposition,” said Abdul Karim through a press statement yesterday.