Implementation of Undi18 good for political devt
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The implementation of Undi18 will be very good for political development of the country if the Election Commission (EC) is ready in terms of voter registration. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said, this is because youths age 18 and above have matured, different compared to during his time as an 18-year-old. “Those […]
Don’t waste time, implement Undi 18 fast
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has been urged to implement Undi 18 as soon as possible. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said when the federal Cabinet had agreed to lower the voting age from 21 to 18, the EC should have arranged a process for these teens to […]
EC instructed to implement Undi 18 by December in compliance with court order
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has been instructed to implement Undi 18 by Dec 31 this year in compliance with a court order last Friday, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said. “The EC has been asked to implement, in its power, whatever is necessary […]
Abdul Karim agrees with High Court decision
KUCHING: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his support for the Kuching High Court’s decision on Friday in ordering the federal government through the Election Commission (EC) to expedite the implementation of the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 by Dec 31 this year. “Indeed, I agree with the High Court […]
MP lauds court’s ruling to expedite implementation of Undi18
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has lauded the decision of the Kuching High Court to compel the Federal government through the Election Commission (EC) to expedite the implementation of voting for those aged 18 to 21 years. He said the ruling showed that the initial decision by the previous Perikatan Nasional (PN) government […]
I agree to staggered state election
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said he was agreeable for Sarawak to hold a staggered state election instead of holding it in just one day. He felt that the state election should be staggered over several days. Alternatively, he said more polling stations should be open in order […]
Assemblyman supports holding staggered polling
KUCHING: A state assemblyman has expressed his personal support for the idea of holding a staggered state election if the Covid-19 pandemic persists. Asajaya assemblyman and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah however said the decision would ultimately lie with the election commission (EC) and the government. He said the […]
Hold general election soon to resolve political chaos
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim is of the view that a general election (GE) should be held soon to resolve the political chaos and power struggle occurring at the federal government level. He said since the Covid-19 vaccines were being rolled out to the people, there was no […]
Open more polling stations, increase voting time
KUCHING: The Election Commission should open more polling stations and increase voting time in order to reduce crowding and queues once the State Election is held. A political observer Datuk Peter Minos said although the election might be held next year during which over 80 percent of Sarawakians would have been fully vaccinated, it was […]
Conditions for lifting of Emergency
KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may lift the Emergency in Sarawak before February 2 next year to pave the way for state election to be held provided several important conditions are met. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew pointed out the important conditions would include Sarawak achieving 80 percent herd […]
