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Borneo Post
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
PRS youth wing Pewaris expands grassroots engagement through ‘Ruai Pewaris' dialogues
Kudi fields questions from reporters after the PRS Supreme Council meeting in Kuching yesterday. KUCHING (April 26): Pewaris, the youth wing of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), is ramping up efforts to empower and engage young Sarawakians through a series of grassroots dialogues called Ruai Pewaris, said Chairman Nicholas Kudi Jantai. Nicholas explained that Ruai Pewaris is a platform for young voices within the party to exchange ideas, raise concerns, and strengthen unity among members aged 18 to 28. 'This programme is more or less like a Jelajah Pewaris (Pewaris Tour). 'We've already started with the northern region in Limbang and Lawas, and we are planning to continue in June after Gawai, starting in Bintulu,' he told reporters when met after the PRS Supreme Council meeting here yesterday. Nicholas revealed that Pewaris currently has five active divisions in Batu Danau, Bukit Kota, Pelagus, Murum, and Baleh, and aims to establish more. A division, he said, can only be officially formed when it has at least 50 members, a target the team is actively working toward. Vionie speaks to reporters after the meeting. Deputy Chairman Vionie Zenith Grep also shared her perspective on Pewaris' development, noting that while movement had been slow at times due to work commitments, efforts have not ceased. 'For example, we already held a Ruai Pewaris in Batu Danau and received very good feedback from the youth. About 150 registered during that programme, and we are currently processing 100 new applications,' she said. She emphasised her role in promoting awareness about Pewaris and encouraging youth participation. 'I help the chairman run the club and explain what Pewaris is about, what it means and how it benefits young people in the party,' she said. Pewaris currently has 22 individuals in its main committee and is preparing more outreach efforts in the coming months to build its presence across the state. dialogue grassroots Parti Rakyat Sarawak Pewaris Ruai Pewaris
Borneo Post
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
First female PRS president? Doris says decision lies with party divisions
Doris speaks to reporters after the PRS Supreme Council meeting today. KUCHING (April 25): The possibility of Sri Aman MP Dato Sri Doris Sophia Brodie becoming the first female president of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has gained momentum, with online polls indicating strong grassroots support for her. When asked about the growing speculation, Doris, who also heads the PRS Women's wing, said she was humbled but insisted that nominations must come from the grassroots. 'It's not about whether I'm given a chance or not. In a political party, nominations must come from the grassroots. Of course, for the sake of my pride and ego, it's nice that people acknowledge me. 'But ultimately, it is the divisions who decide,' she told reporters when met after the PRS Supreme Council meeting at the party headquarters here today. A veteran of 39 years in politics, Doris reaffirmed her commitment to serving rural communities. 'Whether I'm up there or down here, I've been here since the party's formation. Politics, to me, is not a career—it's a responsibility. 'Positions come and go, but what matters is your commitment to your cause,' she said. PRS president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum, meanwhile, said the party has yet to formally discuss any potential successor. 'Yes, why not? However, when it comes to the popularity of individuals within the party, or who is seen as the most suitable to become president—that question was never discussed,' he told reporters after chairing the Supreme Council meeting. 'If you were to ask me personally, I would choose Datuk Seri Doris as well. But others may not share the same view, and Datuk Seri Doris herself might not even be interested,' he added. Salang stressed that PRS's nomination process is driven by its divisions, and any leadership contest—including for the presidency—will depend on who they choose to nominate ahead of the party's Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) in the third week of October. With all positions up for grabs at the upcoming TDC, it remains to be seen whether Doris will officially enter the race, or continue to be a trending name on social media. Doris Sophia Brodie female president lead PRS TDC
