GPS can strengthen new federal government
THE country witnessed the most intense fight between political parties in the 15th general election (GE15), which ended with a hung parliament as no one had a simple majority to form the new federal government. For the past four years, Malaysians have had the experience of being governed by three governments from different coalitions and […]
Voting in Baram resumes
MIRI: Voting at 12 polling centres in the Baram parliamentary constituency for the 15th general election (GE15) that was suspended due to adverse weather, resumed today (Nov 21). The polling stations are SK Long Naah (7.30am-1pm), SK Long Luteng (7.30am-2pm), Rumah TK Matthew Belulok Lalo Kampung Lepoh Gah (7.30am-2pm), SK Long Sait(7.30am-1pm), SK Long Tungan […]
GPS behind Puncak Borneo’s victory
SIBURAN: Puncak Borneo elected Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Willie Mongin attributed his victory in retaining his seat to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15). He said the GPS machinery and the cooperation of the fellow assemblymen under his constituency has contributed to his soaring success. Willie said the seat […]
22 in S’wak lose RM10,000 election deposits
KUCHING: Twenty-two candidates in Sarawak who contested in the 15th general election (GE15) lost their deposits after getting less than one-eighth of the total votes polled in their constituencies. Among the first who lost the election deposit was Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Hud Andri in Igan. He could only manage 1,162 votes. Both PH’s Japar Suyut […]
PRS to conduct post-mortem on Julau seat
KUCHING: Following Parti Rakyat Sarawak’s (PRS) unsuccessful attempt in recapturing the Julau parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15), the party will conduct a post-mortem to find out what went wrong. Its deputy information chief Andy Lawrence said the party had already more or less identified the root cause of the failure in winning […]
Ahmad Zahid should step down, says Johor MB
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today said UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi should resign immediately following Barisan Nasional’s (BN) dismal performance in the 15th general election (GE15). Onn Hafiz, who is also the Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) Election Operations director, said the BN chairman (Ahmad Zahid) needs to […]
DAP retains five seats, loses Sarikei
By LEE SHAW WEI & GOH PEI PEI KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) has retained five seats, including Stampin, which was among the hottest in the Chinese-majority urban areas in the 15th general election (GE15) in the state. It retained Mas Gading, Stampin, Bandar Kuching, Sibu and Lanang. However, it lost Sarikei, a seat […]
Salang accepts shocking defeat
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in Julau, Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum accepts his shocking defeat to Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president and Julau incumbent MP Larry Sng in the 15th general election (GE15). “The voters have made up their mind and let the result shows who they voted to represent them. “The large number […]
Doris creates history as first Dayak woman MP
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie has created history as the first Dayak woman to be elected as member of parliament after winning the Sri Aman parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15) yesterday. Contesting under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), she defeated three opponents, including incumbent Datuk Masir Kujat (Independent) , Wilson Entaban […]
GPS new faces won hearts of voters in GE15
KUCHING: The new faces of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) effectively demonstrated their ability to win the hearts of the people in the 15th general election (GE15). Half of its 14 newcomers including a former senator triumphed their first bid for Parliament. The formation of the coalition consists of four component parties namely the Parti Pesaka […]
