The march towards GE15
Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don’t vote. – George Jean Nathan, American drama critic and magazine editor The trend towards holding state elections before GE15 continues. First Sabah followed by Sarawak then Malacca, and now Johor. The state election in Malaya has usually been synchronised with the general elections. However, due to […]
Bornean Alliance is merely a “copycat”, political analyst says
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Parti Warisan Sabah’s plan to form the Bornean Alliance is merely a “copycat” of the cooperation between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), says a political analyst. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer Prof Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said PSB and Warisan were just beginning to […]
Uphill battle for PSB and Warisan in GE15 even if Bornean Alliance is materialised
KUCHING: It will be an uphill battle for Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Parti Warisan Sabah in the 15th General Election (GE15) even if the two parties manage to work together and form the Bornean Alliance (Perikatan Borneo), opines Prof Dr James Chin. The political analyst from the Asia Institute, University of Tasmania, Australia said the […]
Foregone conclusion expected at GE15
KUCHING: The outcome of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) contesting in the 15th General Election (GE15) may see the same dismal results as it had contested in the recently concluded 12th State Election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said PBK has stated that they are going to contest in […]
Sibuti rep sets sights on GE15
MIRI: Sibuti assemblyman Lukanisman Awang Saini is eyeing the 15th General Election (GE15). According to him, there would be more voters since Undi18 would be implemented – the amendment to Article 119(1) of the Federal Constitution reduces the minimum voting age from 21 to 18. “These young people will have the choice to choose capable […]
Ex-DAP leader’s acknowledgement of GPS lauded
KUCHING: Former Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sri Aman chairman Leon Jimat Donald’s acknowledgment that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is doing much better at fighting for Sarawak’s autonomy and rights is highly appreciated. “This shows his sincerity in calling a spade a spade, unlike so many of his ex-colleagues that relied on rhetoric and empty promises […]
Vote for GPS in GE15: DCM
Stronger voice in Parliament? KUCHING: If Sarawakians, the business community in particular, want a bigger voice in Parliament, there is a simple solution – give full backing to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15). The appeal came from Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan who said a strong […]
Fadillah: GE15 rumours just that but GPS always ready
KUCHING: There are rumours that the 15th general election (GE15) will be held this year, said federal Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “Either way, those are just rumours and I do not know when is the exact date of theelection. “However, at the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) level, we are not only working […]
Commotions in West Malaysia: No effect on Sarawakians, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Any commotion that takes place in West Malaysia will not have any impact on Sarawakians in the coming 15th general election (GE15). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed this out when asked by the media on whether the demonstrations taking place in West Malaysia would have any […]
Dr Sim rallies the troops as GE15 looms
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has a sobering message for party members as the euphoria surrounding its triumph in last month’s state election begins to subside. He wants them to not get carried away but to dig in for the long haul by embracing challenges on the […]
