Last minute push for Betong

BETONG: With just another two more days left, the tail end of the campaign period will be used wisely to reach out to voters in Betong and convince them to send the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate to Parliament, said Saribas assemblyman Mohamad Razi Sitam. “We will ensure that the community, especially the voters here […]

Trump announces 2024 presidential bid

WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he will run for the White House again, reported Xinhua. “I am tonight announcing my candidacy for President of the United States,” the Republican said from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump, 76, also filed his paperwork establishing his candidacy to run for […]

No place for racial politics, YBs remind voters

BETONG: An opposition candidate’s tactic to stir up racial politics in his attempt to woo Malay voters here has earned the wrath of three GPS assemblymen in the ongoing election campaign. Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam, Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki and Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman have roundly condemned such moves. All three spoke […]

Lo to cyber troopers: Follow the wrong boss, you’ll end up in jail

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Stampin Lo Khere Chiang is keeping his cool after being given the monicker ‘Empurau King’ in a fake video clip. An allegedly doctored video clip had gone viral on social media, purportedly showing Lo commenting on empurau (an expensive fish that takes three years to reach marketable size), […]

Parties are candidates’ pillars of support

WE frequently hear and read in the media about phrases that inspire the hopes and aspirations of candidates. We do not deny that each candidate has a variety of serious and logical recommendations for voters such   as proposing answers to the problem of access to a good health system, adequate infrastructure, the quantity and quality […]

Khairy promises winds of change in Sungai Buloh

SUNGAI BULOH: Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Khairy Jamaluddin, who is contesting for the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15), says based on the support from the people during his campaigns, the people of Sungai Buloh can expect winds of change in their constituency. The caretaker Health Minister said armed with his […]

Kamek Mileh Nancy sets tempo in Santubong race

KUCHING: The song ‘Kamek Mileh Nancy’ rang out all over Medan Selera and Townsquare Market in Sematan as the GPS Santubong candidate, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri entered the eighth day of her election campaign. The song was played for the first time today as a surprise gift for voters in the Santubong constituency. Penned by […]

Sarawak blessed with leaders that allowed women to play their part, says Nancy

By Gabriel Lihan & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Santubong Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has clarified that she has not encountered any sexist remarks about her involvement in politics. The caretaker Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said this was thanks to the pivotal role played by the Premier in supporting […]

Getting to know candidate via sports event

BETONG: What a way to introduce Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Betong candidate to branch members through a fun sport activity here at Betong Sports Complex. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Layar Branch Women’s Movement here on Friday (Nov 11) organised a fun sports event and at the same time to introduce its Betong candidate, […]

Better days ahead with GPS win in Mas Gading

LUNDU: A successful outing by GPS candidate Lidang Disen in Mas Gading will translate to continued development in this area. In stating this, Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang urged voters to support the candidate to guarantee development here. “Many projects have been planned and requested to ensure development in the Opar constituency. “If Mas Gading elects […]