Wong to seek RM1b, questions Lau’s RM2m

SIBU: GPS newcomer Wong Ching Yong has lost no time in calling into question his opponent Alice Lau’s inability to bring in funds to her Lanang constituency. He launched into attack mode saying Lau, who is the DAP incumbent for Lanang, could only account for RM2 million (2021-2022) in her report card. Conversely, Wong who […]

Ask yourself the same question, Lo tells Chong

KUCHING: DAP’s Stampin incumbent Chong Chieng Jen is well advised to take a good look in the mirror before accusing his GPS rival Lo Khere Chiang of being greedy. Lo made this much clear when he fended off accusations that he was being greedy by going for a parliamentary seat when he was already Batu […]

The stress has long begun

“The newspaper is a greater treasure to the people than uncounted millions of gold.” Henry Ward Beecher, American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer and speaker. IF you are reading today’s newspapers now, do spare a thought for the reporters, photographers and editors who worked hard yesterday to bring you the news. Yesterday was Nomination Day, the […]

GE15: Stampin candidates pledge to give their best if elected

BY NATASHA JEE & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The three candidates of different political parties who will be standing in the Stampin parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15) have pledged to deliver their best if elected. The election will see a three-cornered fight between Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Stampin incumbent Chong Chieng Jen, […]

All eyes on nine hot seats

There will be nine ‘hot seats’ being contested in the entire state in the coming 15th general election. These ‘hot seats’ will be competitive because of the weight of the candidates, local issues and domestic factors which will further intensify the competition. This will only be known after all the parties have announced their candidates, […]

Tay pledges his best to win

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party’s (SUPP’s) Eric Tay Tze Kok is set to face Democratic Action Party (DAP) Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen in a battle for Bandar Kuching. The 44-year-old businessman pledged to do his best to win back Bandar Kuching which has been in the opposition’s hands for four consecutive terms. “Bandar Kuching […]

DAP’s candidates list for GE15

KUALA LUMPUR: Following is the list of DAP’s candidates who will be contesting for parliamentary seats in the 15th general election (GE15). KEDAH P012 Jerai – Zulhazmi Shariff PENANG P043 Bagan – Lim Guan Eng P045 Bukit Mertajam – Steven Sim Chee Keong P046 Batu Kawan – Chow Kon Yeow P048 Bukit Bendera – Syerleena […]

DAP gets to contest Pontian seat in GE15

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP gets the Pontian parliamentary seat from PKR to contest in the 15th general election (GE15) after further negotiation between the two parties last Saturday, said its secretary-general Anthony Loke. “Pontian is now one of the 55 parliamentary seats for DAP to contest in GE15. “We are contesting in a number of Malay-majority […]

SJK(C) Bintawa given upgrading fund

KUCHING: Dr Kelvin Yii hopes that through his constituency allocations, he will do his best to ensure that the needs of schools are met so that students can learn in a good environment. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate for Bandar Kuching said this in a press statement issued today after paying a courtesy visit […]

SUPP calls out DAP on its anti-corruption slogan

KUCHING: It is a disgrace that Democratic Action Party (DAP) still went ahead and announced their decision to negotiate with MUDA to join the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang branch secretary Tnay Li Ping said that DAP, who wants to appear as “clean” and against corruption are in cahoots […]