Call to vote wisely, choose GPS
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Stampin candidate, Lo Khere Chiang called upon voters to vote wisely and choose GPS that can give what’s best for Sarawakians. Lo who had his first talk on Friday evening, said this to hundreds of supporters who gathered at Moyan Genesis Parade car park. The talk themed ‘Sarawak First, United […]
Two weeks ideal duration for campaign
THE Election Commission (EC) has already ended the speculations, questions and rumours concerning the 15th general election (GE15). Day when 21.1 million voters will choose which parties or candidates would form the next government. Once the 15th general election (GE15) results are revealed at midnight on November 19. Candidates and political parties have 14 days […]
Election candidate told to assist in police probe
KUCHING: Police have called in a candidate who contested in Gedong Constituency during the recent 12th state election to facilitate their investigation into issues purportedly raised during the campaigning period. Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan in a press release on Sunday (Jan 9), revealed that Tomson Ango, who contested as a PBK candidate […]
PSB leader quits, questions party terms
SIBU: A senior member of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has quit the party claiming he was forced to enter an agreement that went against his beliefs to finance his election campaign. Presidential council member Datuk Seri Abang Aditajaya Abang Alwi also withdrew his candidacy for the Kuala Rejang constituency, saying he now planned to run […]
PSB refutes ex-member’s reasons for quitting party
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has refuted an accusation by a former member who claimed that he was forced to borrow money to fund his election campaign resulting in him quitting the party. In a statement to rebut the accusation, PSB presidential council expressed disappointment with Datuk Seri Aditajaya Alwi for coming up with such […]
Don’t underestimate power of social media in election campaigns
KUCHING: Social media could be a vital instrument for candidates in the upcoming Sarawak election, especially in view of the likely restrictions on physical campaigning due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “Actually, we are underestimating the ability of social media to disseminate information,” said Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal, an academician from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s […]
Women gear up for new campaign mode
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) women are gearing up for the challenge of pitching for votes under the new norm. With the Election Commission (EC) prohibiting any form of physical campaigning PBB Wanita are thinking of new ways to reach out to voters ahead of the 12th state election. Its chief Datuk Seri Fatimah […]
Overcoming campaign challenges
Be fast, have no regrets… If you need to be right before you move, you will never win. – MIKE RYAN, WHO EPIDEMIOLOGIST The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a great burden on democracy worldwide with many elections being put on hold while others have been held subject to certain conditions. We in Sarawak have also […]
Election campaigns to go online
KUCHING: Due to restrictions on large gatherings for fear of making the Covid-19 pandemic worse, plans are being made to bring election campaigns online. This is also because it is a wise move as there is no telling when the pandemic will end, and the 12th state election has to be held sooner or later. […]
Asfia gives tips on campaigning
PBB CONVENTION SIBU: Members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) have been urged to be dynamic and robust in explaining issues when campaigning in the 12th State Election. PBB permanent chairman and State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar said during campaigns, it was important to highlight the policies of the […]
