Ting clears the air on his candidacy
SIBU: Members of Parliament bear huge responsibilities and work and, as such, some people are reluctant to join the fray as candidates in the 15th general election (GE15). This was the stand taken by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) new face in Sibu parliamentary seat, Clarence Ting Ing Horh before he committed to become a candidate. […]
Dr Richard will represent all races in Betong if he wins
SPAOH: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Dr Richard Rapu will represent all races in Betong if he wins in the 15th general election (GE15). GPS Election Director Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah assured that the GPS candidate would not be the Member of Parliament for the majority Iban alone as alleged by a certain quarter. “I […]
Congestion only temporary, look at it positively
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The community in Kota Samarahan is being called not to look at the road congestion issue in the area with a bad light. The GPS candidate cum incumbent for Kota Samarahan parliamentary seat Datuk Rubiah Wang said that it is part of the pain to go through during a transitional process. “Kota Samarahan […]
Police advise candidates to “play fair” during campaigning
KUCHING: Sarawak police are advising the competing candidates and parties to play fair and abide by the rules when campaigning throughout the 15th General Election (GE15). When met by reporters, state police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the police will take appropriate actions in accordance with the law on reports of public disturbance […]
Surprises and hopes in GPS’s line-up
GPS has announced the candidates for the 15th general election. PBB has 14, SUPP (7), PRS (6), and PDP (4) for a combined 31 seats in parliament. Today they go to the respective nomination centres to formalise their selection for their constituencies. The new young faces that have been chosen is quite an interesting mix. […]
Analyst says he’s impressed with GPS candidates
SIBU: A political analyst is impressed with Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate line-up for the 15th general election (GE15). Datuk Peter Minos noted that the coalition is fielding an impressive array candidates – both veterans and newbies. “ GPS believes in grooming future leaders and this is vital for continuity. “Giving chances to women. That […]
PBB Youth welcomes young candidate for Batang Lupar
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth has lauded the move to field a young candidate in Batang Lupar. The constituency will see a young new face, Shafizan Kepli, who replaces Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim. The latter has decided to step down. Shafizan, 37, is the youngest Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate and he’s […]
Five women under GPS flag
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is fielding five women candidates in the 15th general election (GE15). Of the five, two are new faces. They are Rodiyah Sapiee who is contesting in Batang Sadong and Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie who is fielded in Sri Aman. The others are Kota Samarahan incumbent Datuk Rubiah Wang and […]
PDP fielding 2 new faces
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) is fielding Lidang Disen and Giendam Jonathan Tait – two new faces –in the 15th general election (GE15). Lidang, 47, will stand in Mas Gading and is seen making his move on the ground, meeting the people and promoting himself. He is also a qualified civil engineer and a businessman […]
New face Edwin wants to improve basic facilities in Selangau
KUCHING: Edwin Banta, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate tasked with taking back the Selangau seat, is a man on a mission. First he wants to repay the coalition’s trust in him by winning the seat, and after that he wants to develop the basic facilities and improve the socioeconomic status of the people in […]
