Implementation of Undi 18 must be in tandem with education on democratic practices
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of Undi 18 must be in line with education on the political system and democratic practice in the country especially to the younger generation, says a leader of a youth non-governmental organisation. Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) president Jufitri Johar said even though the council is happy with the government’s commitment to […]
PKR Hulu Rajang to stick to ‘eye’ symbol
KUCHING: The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Hulu Rajang branch has decided to use the PKR ‘eye-like’ symbol which is well-known among the people and local voters of Hulu Rajang for the 12th state election (PRN12) and the upcoming 15th general election (GE15), said branch chairman Abun Sui Anyit. “It is the symbol that defeated the […]
Politics take a back seat for now
KUCHING: It is still too premature and not an opportune time to talk about the general election and logos of political parties, said a political observer. In saying this, Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that the nation was currently engrossed and preoccupied with the anti-Covid-19 war as well as the economic recovery exercises. “Thus, Malaysians […]
Japanese PM Suga denies reports of dissolving parliament in mid-September
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday ruled out dissolving the House of Representatives for a general election anytime soon given Japan’s current severe Covid-19 situation, Xinhua reported, quoting local media reports. Suga also said the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP’s) leadership race scheduled for Sept 29 will not be postponed, which he must […]
Tasik Biru rep urges EC to find alternative solution
KUCHING: The Election Committee (EC) should find alternative ways for the people to elect their representatives into the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN). Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this after the recent announcement by Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah expressing worry that should the Sarawak polls be held, it would spark […]
Augustine Wong leads Sheda
KUCHING: Augustine Wong Chung Ho was recently elected as the new president of the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) for the 2021-2024 term. The new president was elected following the recently concluded branch elections held in Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Bintulu respectively. The 28th Sheda State Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held […]
Checkmate wannabe prime ministers
KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has acted in the best interest of the nation by declaring a state of emergency, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang. “Every day in Malaya, there is someone eager to be the prime minister and our wise Agong has checkmated all contenders,” […]
NGO disagrees with emergency as way of suspending polls
KUCHING: Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) has expressed its disagreement on the declaration of a state of emergency as a way of suspending elections. “Elections are the way that democracies choose the government of the day. Other countries have shown that it is possible to conduct safe elections in this time of pandemic,” said its […]
New Zealand’s victorious Ardern vows to deliver reform
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vowed Sunday to “crack on” with delivering her vision following a landslide election victory, after a string of disasters frustrated reform in her first term. Ardern won a historic outright majority in Saturday’s poll — the first since New Zealand adopted proportional voting in 1996 — allowing her […]
‘Politicians must not overstay welcome’
BY NATASHA JEE & NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: Politicians must know when to exit and make way for fresh blood. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said in PBB, it has always been the party tradition for politicians to step down when the time comes. “They have been trained […]
