Author: Lee Shaw Wei

Chong casts vote in Bandar Kuching

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate for Stampin Chong Chieng Jen arrived at SMK Kuching High voting centre here this morning to cast his ballot. Chong, who is also the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak chairman, arrived together with his wife Tan Hui Poh. Chong successfully cast his vote for the

Sarawak wants a fair federal government, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called on Sarawakians to vote for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to give Sarawak a stronger voice in demanding its eroded rights. Dr Sim reminded that Malayan-based coalitions would always put the interest of Sarawakians last. “We

Country in need of reset; power with people

KUCHING: DAP’s Bandar Kuching candidate Dr Kelvin Yii said a reset is needed in the country and the power to bring this about lies in the hands of the people. There is a need to ensure good foundations are built in our country so we all, including Sarawakians, can prosper

Time to make a stand, Sim tells voters

KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the 15th general election (GE15) is the time for Sarawakians to make a stand. “After 59 years, this is our time to unite and make a stand since they are a mess over there in Peninsular

RM350m for flood mitigation in Stampin

KUCHING: The state government has set aside RM350 million for flood mitigation programmes at the Stampin Resettlement Scheme to resolve recurrent floods, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Here in Stampin, floods occur frequently as mentioned by the Democratic Action Party (DAP). “This is because of the

DPM post must come with power, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: A deputy prime minister without authority or power is meaningless. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg knows this only too well which is why he is insisting that the position of deputy prime minister proposed to Sarawak by Malayan coalitions after the 15th general election must come

Voon doubts Anwar can deliver

KUCHING:  Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan has questioned Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s confidence in securing a simple majority to form the government and become the prime minister after the 15th general election (GE15). “Anwar came with Democratic Action Party (DAP) secretary general Anthony

Anwar makes four promises to Sarawakians

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has listed out four promises to Sarawakians if PH wins the 15th general election (GE15). He said the first was to ensure the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) be amended. “Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have not given importance and

Yii questions GPS’ win first, select later policy

KUCHING: Stability is pointless if the elected leaders are corrupt, incompetent and clueless in addressing future economic, health and even environmental threats to our country. Bandar Kuching incumbent Dr Kelvin Yii said this while pointing out that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) call to only “win first then only we select