Parties start anew with candidates
On the eve of nomination day today, one of the biggest surprises observed is the aggressive manner in which new faces have been fielded by political parties nationwide. Barisan Nasional (BN), a coalition that has governed Malaysia for most of its existence, has been pragmatic in its approach in the candidates chosen. Chairman and UMNO […]
All eyes on nine hot seats
There will be nine ‘hot seats’ being contested in the entire state in the coming 15th general election. These ‘hot seats’ will be competitive because of the weight of the candidates, local issues and domestic factors which will further intensify the competition. This will only be known after all the parties have announced their candidates, […]
Surprises and hopes in GPS’s line-up
GPS has announced the candidates for the 15th general election. PBB has 14, SUPP (7), PRS (6), and PDP (4) for a combined 31 seats in parliament. Today they go to the respective nomination centres to formalise their selection for their constituencies. The new young faces that have been chosen is quite an interesting mix. […]
GPS’ Phang has PSB, AMK for company in Miri
MIRI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Miri Jeffery Phang is up against two other contenders in the upcoming 15th general election. The 48-year old political debutant is the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Senadin secretary and is the protégé of Minister of Transport Sarawak Datuk Sri Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin. Phang, an […]
Lukanisman says constituents are his priority
MIRI: To Sibuti incumbent MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni his constituents come first, and his mission is to continue with the unabated progress in his constituency. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is retaining him to defend the seat in the 15th general election (GE15) on Nov 19 Lukanisman, 40, the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy youth […]
GPS can bank on staunch supporters in Betong
BETONG: Voters in the parliamentary seat of Betong have been the staunchest supporters of the government for the past over 40 years. Former deputy chief minister Tan Sri Alfred Jabu hoped the status quo will remain in the 15th general election (GE15). He was speaking during the miring ceremony for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) […]
Dr Hazland welcomes Nancy as Santubong candidate
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni has welcomed the new candidate for the Santubong parliamentary seat. “As everyone knows, the new candidate announced by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Wednesday, is Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “Datuk Seri Nancy is an […]
Turning Sibu into Amsterdam
SIBU: Sarawak Premier today reiterated the state government’s plan to develop Sibu town into a new “Amsterdam” in the world. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was speaking at the launch of the Sarawakku Sayang programme at Sibu Civic Centre here today (Nov 4). In July this year, while in Sibu, the premier […]
Tay pledges his best to win
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party’s (SUPP’s) Eric Tay Tze Kok is set to face Democratic Action Party (DAP) Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen in a battle for Bandar Kuching. The 44-year-old businessman pledged to do his best to win back Bandar Kuching which has been in the opposition’s hands for four consecutive terms. “Bandar Kuching […]
GPS must win Lanang, Sibu
SIBU: All the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties’ members have been told to ensure GPS candidates can wrest Lanang and Sibu from the opposition in the 15th general election (GE15). Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) President Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the two parliamentary seats, which have been held by the opposition […]
