Dr Sim: Sarawak peaceful and blessed
KUCHING: The Election Commission’s (EC) announcement of the 15th General Election (GE15) dates has caused a chaotic situation in Peninsular Malaysia, according to Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Here in Sarawak, we are very peaceful and blessed because we are independent politically. “We do not care what everyone else is doing…that is their business. […]
Ban smartphones at voting centres to prevent vote-buying
SIBU: The Election commission (EC) should ban cameras and handphones in voting centres to prevent vote-buying by candidates and political parties. Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) chief Voon Lee Shan said vote-buying by using a camera or a smartphone is a simple process. “The candidate who wants to buy votes may offer the voter a certain […]
PBB Women geared up for GE15, will link up with component parties’ Women wings
KUCHING: As the Election Commission (EC) has fixed Nov 19 for the 15th General Election (GE15), Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women wing is geared up to face the parliamentary election. Its Women Chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah asserted that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties are ready to face the GE15 with effective […]
Two weeks campaign period is good enough, says Fadillah
KUCHING: The two-week campaign period for the 15th General Election (GE15) is enough for political parties to disseminate information to members of the public views Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip believed that contesting parties have made their preparations and gone down to the grassroots at an early stage as […]
GE15: 14 days campaign period sufficient
KUALA SELANGOR: Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the 14-day campaigning period for the 15th General Election (GE15) as announced by the Election Commission (EC) is sufficient. The UMNO vice-president said it is the responsibility of every political party to make plans to ensure that the period given by the EC is […]
Make early preparations to travel home; every vote counts!
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has made a wise decision to set Nov 19, as the polling day; however, it would be better if the government can consider declaring it as a public holiday in the future. Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak President Manjeet Sidhu said Saturday is a good choice, so many people can go […]
Reps welcome polling date
KUCHING: Several elected representatives welcome the news that polling day for the 15th General Election (GE15) will be on Nov 19. The Election Commission (EC) announced the news today. Tamin assemblyman, Christopher Gira, said he believed many voters wanted the poll to be held as soon as possible. “After dissolution of the parliament by the […]
EC urged to set up alternative voting platforms to ease voting process for electors outside their home state
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) have been urged to look into setting up more forward looking alternatives for electors to cast their votes. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that flight tickets are costly and the EC is not making it easy for the voters […]
GE15: Separate lane for COVID-19 patients to vote; EC to have final say
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has suggested a separate lane and voting stations for COVID-19 positive patients to cast their votes during the 15th General Election(GE15). Its incumbent minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the patients will have to have a separate lane and place, but that was just one of the recommendations. “(However), the implementation depends […]
Polling no later than end of November, predicts Baleh assemblyman
KUCHING: Nicholas Kudi, the Baleh assemblyman, reckons that polling period for the 15th General Election (GE15) will be no later than end of November. Following the dissolution of Parliament on Monday (Oct 10), speculation has been rife on the possible date for polling, with several factors to be considered. These factors include the current monsoon […]
