GE15: Ali Biju wanted to contest under GPS at the last minute, reveals Tiong
LUNDU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing revealed that Saratok Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Ali Biju intended to contest under Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) in the 15th General Election (GE15). He said Ali had approached him and expressed his willingness to contest under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ticket through PDP, […]
Constraints on electoral politics
In a democracy, some people say that politicians represent the will of the people. While many people see politicians as slimy, they think that voters can keep them in line through periodic elections. After all, if a politician acts badly, we can vote them out! But, real-world voters face a set of constraints that limit […]
PN eyes Bintulu win with newcomer
BINTULU: Perikatan Nasional (PN) Sarawak chairman, Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdullah Suffian is optimistic about the chances of PN winning the Bintulu seat in the coming 15th general election (GE15). “Our candidate here has been moving around a lot in the past three years,” he said. “Many initiatives have been carried out, among them, an initiative […]
Jugah to contest under PH logo
KUCHING: Lubok Antu incumbent Jugah Muyang will contest under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) ticket to defend his seat in the 15th General Elections. Together with Saratok incumbent Datuk Ali Biju who will also defend his seat under the PN ticket, the election will see the duo contesting as Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) members. Another […]
Ali Biju to defend Saratok under PN ticket
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (BERSATU) Saratok incumbent Datuk Ali Biju will defend his seat under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) ticket. Following the announcement of election candidates for the 15th general election by PN president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tonight, Ali said he is honoured to carry the banner of PN in the contest for […]
GE15: Kelantan PN allocates 9 seats to PAS, 5 to Bersatu
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Perikatan Nasional (PN) has allocated nine seats to PAS and five to Bersatu in the 15th general election (GE15), said state PN secretary Wan Roslan Wan Hamat. He said the contesting candidates will be announced this Wednesday (Nov 2) by the state PN chairman and Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob at […]
Muhyiddin confirms Bersatu will not work with PH in upcoming election
KUCHING: Bersatu will not be working with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the 15th general election (GE15). Its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said this in response to reports stating that the parties will work together in the upcoming election. “In line with the principles of democracy and freedom of the people to choose, Bersatu is […]
GE15: BN going solo
PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional has decided to go solo following PAS’ decision to stick with Perikatan Nasional in the 15th general election (GE15) BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had expected that, hence, it was not a surprise. Umno has never closed the door to any genuine effort to unite the ummah,” […]
Brickbats over PBB switch
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) Sarawak has expressed the party’s disappointment over the action of Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin for joining Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). Its chief, Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said the disappointment arose when Willie decided to exit from BERSATU just when the general election was around the […]
People’s welfare trumps DPM’s post
KUCHING: The focus of the country now is on the wellbeing of its people and not about having a deputy prime ministers posts or not. Political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said if a deputy prime minister’s (DPM) post was to be filled, then it should have been done a long time ago. […]
