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Several roads statewide closed for Nov 5 nomination day

KUCHING: Sarawak police will close off several roads to ensure the nomination process for the 15th general election (GE15) goes smoothly. Sarawak Commissioner of Police, Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri revealed this during a press conference, saying the roads in 14 parliamentary constituencies would be closed off on Nov 5.

Landslide damages longhouse in Sri Aman

SRI AMAN: A longhouse here was damaged by a landslide, according to the Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Sri Aman Bomba said a call regarding the incident at Kampung Melugu Tengah was received at about 5.29pm on Friday (Nov 4). Firefighters were dispatched to check on the situation,

Over 7k police personnel on duty for GE15 in Sarawak

KUCHING: A total of 7,701 police personnel will be on duty throughout the 15th general election (GE15) in Sarawak. Sarawak Commissioner of Police, Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said duties would be divided into five phases in Ops PRU. “There will be five phases in Ops PRU. The first phase

Sarawak police to monitor urban areas ahead of GE15

KUCHING: Sarawak police are focusing on urban areas expected to be hotspots ahead of the 15th general election (GE15). Sarawak Commissioner of Police, Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said urban areas such as Bintulu, Bandar Kuching, Stampin, Lanang, Sibu and Miri would be the focus. In addition, police would also

Police identify six “hotspots” in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak police have identified six “hotspots” in the state for the 15th general election (GE15). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the areas involved mostly urban seats, such as Bandar Kuching, Stampin, Lanang, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri. Apart from that, he said, police will be monitoring

Still more to be done for Mukah: Hanifah

KUCHING: Datuk Hanifah Taib, who will be defending Mukah in the 15th general election (GE15), says there is still a lot to be done for the people there. She stressed that she wanted to continue representing Mukah to bring more development to her constituency. “I believe it is important that

Nanta confident of retaining Kapit in three-cornered fight

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi is confident of retaining his Kapit seat in a three-cornered fight. Nanta faces candidates from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS). “I am confident that I will retain my parliamentary seat because of what has been

GPS’ Roy to focus on development and education in Lubok Antu

KUCHING: Roy Angau Gingkoi, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Lubok Antu, just can’t wait to serve the people and hopes to bring changes to the constituency if he wins in the 15th general election (GE15). The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) man is among the 14 new faces fielded

GE 15: Media gathers at PBB headquarters; GPS candidates announcement

KUCHING:  National and local media have gathered at Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) headquarters as early as 8am today, for the announcement of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates for 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the GPS chairman, arrived

Call for smart, effective youth policies

KUCHING: Today’s youth would generally want a government that is smart and effective in implementing policies that benefit the people and nation especially issues affecting them. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said most young people he met with had expressed their desire for the government to create more jobs because