Headmen must ensure residents cast their votes
BINTULU: Longhouse leaders bear a collective responsibility to ensure that all residents in their respective longhouses fulfil their civic duty by participating in the upcoming Jepak by-election on Nov 4. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) vice president Datuk John Sikie Tayai stressed the crucial role of voter support in electing the future representative of the Jepak […]
Be realistic about winning chances, and emulate PSB’s ‘stay out’ decision: Dr Rundi
KUCHING: Tell us what you can offer to Sarawakians, instead of just issuing statements merely for the sake of opposing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). This message to Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) comes from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom who advised the former to follow in the footsteps […]
GPS welcomes PSB’s support
BINTULU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has expressed their gratitude for the support extended by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the upcoming Jepak by-election. GPS Election director cum Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised that GPS’ remarkable track record in leading and administering Sarawak was a key factor […]
Focus on youth development programmes
BINTULU:The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for the upcoming Jepak by-election, Iskandar Turkee, has pledged to focus on various youth development programmes in the constituency. Iskandar said he would not only strive to preserve the legacy of the late Datuk Talib Zulpilip, but also pave the way for a brighter future for the youths. The […]
Iskandar hits campaign trail to woo support
BINTULU: Iskandar Turkee, Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate for the Jepak by-election, hit the campaign trail today (Oct 22), to garner support from the local community in his debut outing. Accompanied by Deputy Premier cum GPS Election Director Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang […]
Stevenson to focus on NCR, citizenship issues
BINTULU: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) candidate Stevenson Joseph Sumbang has outlined the key focus of his campaign in the Jepak by-election. The 42-year-old businessman, who is contesting for the second time in the state constituency, has emphasised the pressing issues of native customary rights (NCR) land and citizenship in the Jepak area. “These issues have […]
GPS being realistic, Fazzrudin tells Voon
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should be allowed to deliver on its promises to the people of Jepak as pledged before the 12th state election in 2021. Chief political secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this is what the people want and not play politics. “GPS leaders are being realistic on the prospect […]
Three-cornered fight in Jepak by-election
By Goh Pei Pei & Nurul Shima Shahminon BINTULU: The upcoming Jepak state by-election on Nov 4 will see a three-cornered fight, with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskandar Turkee facing off against two opposition candidates. Returning officer Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey made this announcement at the Bintulu Civic Centre nomination center today, confirming that […]
PSB pledges full support for GPS candidate in Jepak by-election
BINTULU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) have pledged to campaign for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskander Turkee in the Jepak by-election to secure a resounding victory for the state ruling coalition. The party’s president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said PSB’s presence at the Bintulu Civic Centre’s nomination centre today (Oct 21) was a demonstration […]
Jepak by-election nomination centre opens at 9 am
BINTULU: Nomination for the Jepak state by-election is opening at 9 am today at Dewan Suarah here. The process is scheduled to last for an hour after which the returning officer, Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey, will announce the candidates for the by-election. The by-election is being held following the death of assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip, […]
