Candidates attracts voters

The election fever is intensely felt now. Numerous candidates are fighting to win the hearts of people and voters in their respective constituencies. Some individuals go from morning to evening and into the night. Some even bring their families on the campaign trail to show support for the candidate. But regardless of styles and strategies,... Read More

Column, GE15 Watch, Politics, Sarawak News

October 16, 2022

Towards increasing, improving position of women reps

KUCHING: Women are still lacking behind in becoming leaders in the political field, said president of National Council of Women’s Organisation (NCWO) Prof Emerita Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr Sharifah Hapsah. She said with this situation, it has lowered Malaysia’s position in some world rankings. “It is a very sad situation because our country has... Read More

Politics, Sarawak News

October 13, 2022

GE15: Political parties should know when to put up campaign materials

BY ALLAN JAY AND ALVERTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Political parties should know when they can only start putting up their campaign materials including party flags for the 15th General Election (GE15). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said they have not received any report regarding incidents – where political parties have begun hanging flags... Read More

Politics, Sarawak News

September 25, 2022

Mahathir slammed with disagreement

KUCHING: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah disagrees that two-time former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should be the prime minister again. He said with due respect, his wish is for Dr Mahathir to leave active politics totally and be a statesman for present leaders to seek... Read More

Politics, Sarawak News, Top Story

September 16, 2022

Implement fixed-term parliaments to avoid ‘guessing games’ in calling for elections says Bandar Kuching MP

KUCHING: The country should stop the ‘election guessing game’ and implement a fixed-term parliament (FTP) instead, opines Dr Kelvin Yii. The Bandar Kuching MP stated that the ‘election guessing’ game was not only causing much uncertainty but also detrimental to the interest of the country. “It seems like the election date and future of the... Read More

Politics

September 15, 2022

Nicholas Kudi heads PRS new wing Pewaris which caters for members aged 18 to 28 years old

KUCHING: Nicholas Kudi has been appointed as pro-tem chairman of Pewaris PRS – Parti Rakyat Sarawak’s new wing for members aged 18 to 28 years. Nicholas is the assemblyman for Baleh. The appointments were made during the new wing’s meeting in Aug 25 but was only officially announced to the media yesterday (Sept 15). Nicholas... Read More

Politics

August 22, 2022

Stakan SUPP demands Hadi apologise for racist statement

KUCHING: Sarawak United People Party (SUPP) Stakan Branch has hit out at PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang and demanded that he apologise for his recent statement that non-Muslims and non-bumiputra are the causes of corruption in the country. In a statement on Monday (Aug 22), Stakan SUPP described Hadi’s remarks as unbecoming of... Read More

Politics, Sarawak News, Top 2

August 22, 2022

Aspirasi wants young Bidayuhs to sign up

KUCHING: Opposition Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) wants to see more Bidayuhs, especially the younger generation, join the party. Its new chairman George Young Si Ricord Junior made the invitation at the launching of the party’s new tagline ‘Parti AdupTa’ which translates to ‘our very own party’. “I believe the Bidayuh community should come on... Read More

Politics, Top 2

August 18, 2022

Money politics a big no-no

Money politics should be a thing of the past as it would dampen the politics of the next generation. This was the advice by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee. “Money politics is a cancerous element in any political party and it also undermines the process of electing good leaders.” He also... Read More

Opinion, Politics

August 9, 2022

Opposition seat negotiation hits brick wall

KUCHING: There is nothing much that Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has to offer to DAP yet wanting the latter to give way in certain traditional seats in the 15th General Election (GE15). This has resulted in the negotiations between the two opposition parties in Sarawak having reached a stalemate. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political scientist... Read More

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