KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) is targeting a voter turnout of 70 percent during the upcoming 12th Sarawak state election (PRN-12). EC chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said the EC would implement the ‘Jom Kita Undi’ campaign through various media channels to encourage voters to go out and fulfil their
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is fully prepared to face the 12th state election (PRN-12) which will take place on Dec 18. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said services were provided to the people not only during the election season but continuously and all
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has set Dec 18 as Polling Day for the much awaited 12th Sarawak state election (PRN-12). EC chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh in announcing this on Wednesday (Nov 24) said Nomination Day would be on Dec 6 while early polling would be held on Dec
KUCHING: The state government’s effort through SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd to establish multifuel refuelling stations in Sarawak portrays its long-term vision and keen emphasis on environmental sustainability. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said such stations provided a range of refuelling options, namely hydrogen, electricity,
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is positive an overlapping interest among its component parties on the state seats of Opar, Mambong and Bawang Assan will not be an issue. GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg however said that at this time, they had not yet decided
KUCHING: Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong’s decision to not contest in the upcoming 12th state election has been described as an honourable move from a senior leader. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Manyin was a respected Bidayuh leader who had helped in strengthening
KUCHING: Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung believes one common trait among voters here is the Sarawak sentiment and the rejection of racial and religious issues played up by Malayan party leaders. He said there were many factors with regard to voters’ preferences in their choice of candidate during the
KUCHING: If the Malacca state election is anything to go by, it shows people do not want aggression in the political arena if the nation is to move forward. “Sarawakians will therefore lean on the safe and credible Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to form the next state government,” said Parti
KUCHING: The Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (Sifma) 2.0 kicked off with great fanfare on Saturday night (Nov 20), a brilliant show filled with vibrant music, dance, colours, and lights. The concert was graced by caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his
KUCHING: The personal traits of candidates have become an influential factor in voters’ decisions during elections, said Dr Nadrawina Isnin. The Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies senior lecturer said advantageous traits include one’s credibility, being down to earth and approachable, understanding the people’s
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