Aiming to meet voters, to retain seat
When Mukah is featured, certainly it is synonymous with the Melanau ethnic group which is the third largest ethnic in the Land of the Hornbill. Up to today, the Mukah District sits under the Mukah parliamentary seat which is separated under three state assemblies – Balingian, Tellian and Dalat. This time, the 15th general election […]
Independent – A test of popularity of foolhardy
There are 108 independent candidates contesting in this 15th general election (GE15), making it one of the highest in history. It is almost a five-fold increase compared to 24 people in GE14. There are various reasons for these individuals to stand and contest on an independent ticket. Among them is to test one’s authority and […]
GE15: Annuar Musa, Shahidan, Zahidi among those not named as BN candidates
KUALA LUMPUR: The announcement of Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 15th general election (GE15) parliamentary seats by chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, here last night, saw several UMNO leaders not listed as candidates. Taking the spotlight is Ketereh MP Tan Sri Annuar Musa who was not named as a candidate for the […]
ACS calls on Christians to vote in GE15
KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) in its pastoral letter for the 15th General Election (GE15) has urged Sarawakian, especially Christians, to exercise their rights to vote. Its chairman Archbishop Simon Poh said in a democratic government, the freedom to elect leaders through voting is the right of each citizen. “To vote means […]
Rep pledges to give his best to constituents
MUKAH: Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi has pledged to continue giving his best in serving the people if given the opportunity to defend his seat.According to him, constructive ideas and opinions from the people had helped him in carrying out his duty.He admitted that in the early part of his role as an elected representative, […]
GPS candidates list not 100 percent final: Nanta
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) list of candidates for the 12th state election is generally ready, but not yet 100 percent finalised, said its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said that normally there would be last minute changes to the list depending on the situation. “Overall, most of the incumbents will be […]
We have not endorsed anyone as candidate
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has denied endorsing anyone, including its president, to contest in the coming 12th state election. PBK president Voon Lee Shan in a press statement today, reaffirmed that the party had not endorsed anyone to contest in the election as its candidate. He claimed that PBK received overwhelming response in its […]
Putting right people in right job in Cabinet line-up
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s cabinet line-up must have competent people who know their portfolios and work to include all communities in Malaysia, said political analyst Assoc. Prof Dr Bridget Welsh. She said it is critical to have competent candidates in key ministries such as finance, health and social welfare. “The […]
Timely for DPM post be given to Sarawak or Sabah
KUCHING: It is timely that the country’s deputy prime minister post be given to a candidate from either Sarawak or Sabah. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the person appointed could take charge of the welfare of Sarawakians and Sabahans. “After 58 years of the formation of Malaysia, I think […]
PBDSB selects its first candidate for coming election
KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) has confirmed that its president Bobby William will be its first candidate for the coming state election. PBDSB, in a statement yesterday (Apr 12), said Bobby will contest in Senadin, and the party has launched an online donation drive to raise funds for its candidates. “PBDSB is committed […]
