Election fever!

During the monsoon, security forces will be busy helping flood victims. If it coincides with the polls, the security personnel will also have to look after ballot boxes and provide security for voters.  So, I think there is no need to rush to hold GE15. I think the people are also against holding polls during […]

Resolving the guessing game on election date

The whole art of war consists of guessing at what is on the other side of the hill.   – Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington When it comes to answering the question of when the next general election (GE) will be held, just about everyone has his or her own take on it, but […]

PBB happy with dates for state polls

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) welcomes the Election Commission’s (EC) official announcement on the dates for the 12th state election in December. Its vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated that the state election must be held as soon as possible so that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) can get fresh mandate from […]

EC meeting: Focus on state election date and other important matters

EC SPR

BY ADAMRIZ SHAFIK KUCHING: In the Election Commission (EC) special meeting today, several important matters will be the focus not only of political parties but the people. The meeting, which will be headed by EC chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh, is scheduled to begin at 9am at the Hilton Hotel here. He is also expected […]

Wise decision

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg made a wise decision to seek the advice of health experts on when to call the state election, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. “The chief minister made a wise decision. He knows best on what to do. “There is no need to speculate any […]