Premier confident SUPP can also win Sibu and Miri
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is confident it will wrest the Sibu and Miri parliamentary seats from the opposition in the Nov 19 general election. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the leaders from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) – a GPS component party – are very hardworking and sincere […]
Kamek Mileh Nancy sets tempo in Santubong race
KUCHING: The song ‘Kamek Mileh Nancy’ rang out all over Medan Selera and Townsquare Market in Sematan as the GPS Santubong candidate, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri entered the eighth day of her election campaign. The song was played for the first time today as a surprise gift for voters in the Santubong constituency. Penned by […]
Sarawak blessed with leaders that allowed women to play their part, says Nancy
By Gabriel Lihan & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Santubong Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has clarified that she has not encountered any sexist remarks about her involvement in politics. The caretaker Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said this was thanks to the pivotal role played by the Premier in supporting […]
93 villagers get titles to land
MIRI: A total 93 landowners from Kampung Sebalik Tiris, Sibuti and Beraya settlement received titles to a total of 113.39 hectares of land on Saturday. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan who graced the ceremony at Dewan Masyarakat Bekenu said the Sarawak government will continue to survey and issue land titles to native […]
My eyes on three hot seats
‘Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.’ – Sydney J. Harris, American journalist. IT is six days to polling day. Malaysia goes to polls on Nov 19. Do you know where you will be voting this 15th general election? A […]
Bitter experience a wake-up call for Mas Gading constituents
BAU: The bitter experience over the last few years under the opposition has served as a wake-up call for the majority of voters in Mas Gading. During the period, they had been deprived of many opportunities, be it social or economic due partly to failures of the elected representative to live up to his pledges […]
Fair to Sarawak – GPS’ condition
BETONG: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has named the coalition’s condition for supporting the party that will form the federal government after the 15th general election (GE15). “Let us be the decision maker in who will be the next federal government. Our condition is that […]
Suitors at GPS door as polling day looms
KUCHING: In the past, Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan, especially DAP, were the focus in the general elections in Malaysia, however, things are totally different now. The formation of new coalitions as well as more political parties in recent years has changed the entire political landscape of the country where there is no single party […]
PH welcomes collaboration with East Malaysian parties, coalitions after GE15, says Anwar
KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did not rule out the possibility of working with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to form the federal government after the 15th General Election (GE15). Anwar said discussions to collaborate will take place after GE15. “Come this November 19, we do not want to be seen as […]
Comprehensive devt in pipeline for Lingga, Sri Aman
LINGGA: The Sarawak government has a comprehensive long-term plan to develop Lingga and Sri Aman through the Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Lingga which is part of Sri Aman has great potential in two sectors namely agriculture and tourism. To develop these two sectors, he […]
