No reason for See to vacate seat
KUCHING: There is no reason for Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How to vacate his seat, and there won’t be a by-election for that seat either even though he resigned as a member of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nasar pointed out that See […]
Abang Johari returns unopposed as PBB president
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has retained his post as president of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) for the 2022-2025 term. He was returned unopposed during the nomination of the PBB Supreme Council which was held today (June 11). The deputy presidents are Datuk Amar […]
GPS’ election promises will be fulfilled
KUCHING: The state government has given its assurance that it will fulfil the 34 initiatives promised by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in its manifesto during the 12th State Election. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that these include looking after the welfare of the people and developing the urban as […]
All in the family: Philippine dynasties tighten grip on power
LAOAG, Philippines: If the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos wins the May 9 presidential election, he will not be the only Marcos currently in power — and will almost certainly not be the last. Elite families have long ruled the poverty-ravaged nation, holding on to positions of power for generations by dishing out […]
GPS will deliver election pledges: Abang Jo
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) vows to deliver on the 34 promises made under the coalition’s election manifesto.GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg asserted; “To me, a promise is a promise, and we must deliver what we have promised,” he assured at the GPS Appreciation Dinner held at Borneo Convention Centre […]
Rentap to defend Layar
BETONG: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that that Layar incumbent Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu will continue to serve the constituency. “…Datuk Rentap Jabu will be our ‘manok sabong’ (fighter for Gabungan Parti Sarawak or GPS) later (in the coming state polls). Addressing attendees at an earth-breaking ceremony of […]
No personal resources? Better don’t contest
The difficulty now is going out and raising money. Spending 80 percent of your time begging for money — it’s so debilitating on a candidate. Douglas Muzzio, American educator The most interesting incident to emerge out of our 12th Sarawak state election so far has to be the one involving a potential candidate and Parti […]
Sikie gets support to defend Kakus
SELANGAU: A total of 20 Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Kakus committee members have given their support to Datuk John Sikie to defend the Kakus seat as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in the upcoming state election. According to Tuai Rumah Gilbert Malaka, Sikie is already qualified to represent the people of Kakus based on his […]
Give SUPP a chance in Padungan
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching branch treasurer Jong Yean Pin has urged the people to make a wise decision in the coming 12th Sarawak state election (PRN-12) to give SUPP candidates the opportunity to serve the people of Padungan constituency. “Together, we can rebuild and revive the vibrancy of Padungan to what it […]
Suspected extortion: Soo lodges police report
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo has lodged a police report at Padungan police station yesterday (Nov 26) pertaining to a suspected extortion case. Soo, who is also Aspirasi’s potential candidate for Padungan in the upcoming state election, said the incident happened on Nov 19 when a friend of hers was approached […]
