Author: Clement Erik Wong

GPS candidates list out on Dec 4

MIRI: The list of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates for the 12th Sarawak election will be announced by chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Dec 4. Speaking to the media here, Abang Johari said the state ruling coalition had already anticipated the nomination and polling dates

Better performance by SUPP anticipated

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is projected for better performance in the coming polls. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer and political expert Prof Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said this came following the silence by Democratic Action Party (DAP) on the polls combined with the participation of Parti

To voters: Don’t repeat mistakes

MIRI: Sarawakian voters are told to avoid repeating the ‘mistake’ of electing opposition parties into office such as in the previous general elections. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Pakatan Harapan’s (PH’s) 22-month reign should serve as a lesson for the people to avoid the

Bintulu, a potential capital economic hub

BINTULU: Bintulu is capable of becoming the capital economic hub of Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole for its ability to convince foreign investors to invest in the country, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Kemena incumbent said Bintulu plays an important role in attracting investors

SEDC taps hydrogen economy potential

KUCHING: Petros multifuel refuelling stations are being set up at various locations in Sarawak to encourage the motoring public to purchase hydrogen-powered vehicles and electric cars. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said many had questioned the purpose of having these stations despite

More affordable housing on the way

KUCHING: A total of 486 apartment units will soon be available for those looking for affordable housing not too far from town. Developed by Lee Onn Development Sdn Bhd, the Sri Pertiwi housing project which will straddle about 35.3 acres is within a new township that comprises commercial, residential, lifestyle,

Voters’ rejection awaits party-hoppers

KUCHING: One of the takeaways from the recent Melaka polls was that there is no place for party-hoppers in its legislative assembly. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah in pointing this out said Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), which comprises a number of elected

Ensure people vote, community leaders urged

KUCHING: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) have been urged to ensure those under their care come out to vote on polling day. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is crucial to ensure high voter turnout in the forthcoming state polls. “The

Sg Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge to link Kuching and Samarahan

KUCHING: The Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge will be another iconic bridge that will colour the development landscape in the Kuching-Samarahan area once completed. Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi when speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge and Second Kuching-Samarahan Trunk Road, said the bridge

GPS focuses on development politics

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is a government that focuses on the unity and harmony of its people and the state’s infrastructural development. “This is what we call development politics. We do not conduct politics like other parties and we only focus on unity, harmony and development of