Pact with GPS must consider Sarawak’s interests

KUCHING: Any coalition that wants to work with Sarawak after the 15th general election (GE15) this time to form a new federal government must agree to the conditions set by Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that GE15 is the best time to negotiate to restore the […]

Muhyiddin: Takiyuddin was never instructed to negotiate with BN on forming govt

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan was never instructed to negotiate with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the purpose of forming a government after the 15th general election (GE15), said Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “PN is contesting in GE15 to form a government without having to work in a coalition […]

Suitors at GPS door as polling day looms

KUCHING: In the past, Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan, especially DAP, were the focus in the general elections in Malaysia, however, things are totally different now. The formation of new coalitions as well as more political parties in recent years has changed the entire political landscape of the country where there is no single party […]

Call to support coalition’s candidate in Mas Gading

LUNDU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) has urged voters support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak candidate in Mas Gading in the 15th general election. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing admitted the mistake made during the last general election when the party contested under the Barisan Nasional (BN) ticket and lost the seat. Therefore, he said, […]

GE15: Rural vote will be determining factor

KUALA LUMPUR: Electors in the rural and interior areas can be considered “gold” by contesting parties in the 15th general election (GE15) as they are the deciding factor that will determine the outcome of the Nov 19 polls. There are 144 parliamentary seats in the rural areas, including Felda settlements, or more than half of […]

GE15: Annuar, Noh spotted campaigning for Khairy in Sungai Buloh

SUNGAI BULOH: Things are certainly heating up as the 15th general election (GE15) kicks into high gear, especially in hot seats like Sungai Buloh, with Ketereh UMNO division chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa and Selangor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar spotted making their rounds in the area today. They had attended the […]

Abang Johari denies GPS’ agreement with BN to form federal government

LAWAS: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg has denied allegations that his party had reached an agreement to help Barisan Nasional (BN) form a government after the 15th General Election (GE15). Abang Johari said he was unaware of any joint agreement between GPS and BN to form a […]

Ismail Sabri remains BN’s PM candidate, says Ahmad Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reiterated the stance that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be retained as Prime Minister if the coalition wins the 15h general election (GE15). He said even though Ismail Sabri did not hold the top post in the party, it should not […]

Tried and tested flag war gains momentum

KUCHING: Party flags have sprung up in just about every street, nook and corner as the campaign pace picks up ahead of the Nov 19 general election. Even in this day and age when one could argue that material presence like flags do little to sway voters in comparison to the voluminous amount of information […]

Tengku Adnan’s brave front for 6-cornered fight

PUTRAJAYA: Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said he has no qualms defending the Putrajaya parliamentary seat against the handful of candidates in the 15th general election (GE15). Speaking at the Precinct 16 food court here, the four-term incumbent said this was because he believes in a clean and fair fight. […]