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 […]
Analyst says he’s impressed with GPS candidates
SIBU: A political analyst is impressed with Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate line-up for the 15th general election (GE15). Datuk Peter Minos noted that the coalition is fielding an impressive array candidates – both veterans and newbies. “ GPS believes in grooming future leaders and this is vital for continuity. “Giving chances to women. That […]
No disunity in GPS, strongest Malaysian party
MUKAH: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is the strongest party in Malaysia as it has no disunity among its coalitions, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari who is also the party president said that the future of Sarawak is bright and will work with parties that can work together after […]
PBB Youth welcomes young candidate for Batang Lupar
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth has lauded the move to field a young candidate in Batang Lupar. The constituency will see a young new face, Shafizan Kepli, who replaces Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim. The latter has decided to step down. Shafizan, 37, is the youngest Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate and he’s […]
Five women under GPS flag
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is fielding five women candidates in the 15th general election (GE15). Of the five, two are new faces. They are Rodiyah Sapiee who is contesting in Batang Sadong and Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie who is fielded in Sri Aman. The others are Kota Samarahan incumbent Datuk Rubiah Wang and […]
PDP fielding 2 new faces
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) is fielding Lidang Disen and Giendam Jonathan Tait – two new faces –in the 15th general election (GE15). Lidang, 47, will stand in Mas Gading and is seen making his move on the ground, meeting the people and promoting himself. He is also a qualified civil engineer and a businessman […]
Wong grateful to be GPS Lanang candidate
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate for Lanang parliamentary seat, Wong Ching Yong is grateful that he is chosen to wrest back the seat from the opposition. The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman, in a statement, expressed his gratitude to GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for supporting him […]
