Candidates can stand anywhere
KUCHING: Since Malaysia is a democratic country, any party can contest in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15), said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “It is up to any individual whether he or she wants to change his or her parliamentary seat. This is the practice of democracy,” said the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu […]
Slowly but steadily, one park after another
KUCHING: It is good news for those residing near Lorong Batu Kawah 1C3, Sunny Hill Park here. This is because they will get to enjoy better and more facilities as its park will be upgraded. In revealing this, Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the facilities, among others, included upgrading and building new footpaths, […]
Lo confident to wrest Stampin from DAP
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang is ready to stand in the 15th general election (GE15) if he is given the opportunity. He said he was confident to wrest the Stampin parliamentary seat from the opposition and deliver it to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “Of course, how can I say no? If I’m given […]
Big battle looms in Saratok
IN this round of the general election (GE15), the Saratok parliamentary constituency is anticipated to have the most intense rivalry. This area is considered challenging because the mission of reclaiming back the seat is expected to be tough with the odds against Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). This is due to Datuk Ali Biju, the state’s […]
GPS to announce candidates’ list on Nov 3
By Natasha Jee & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will announce its list of candidates who will be contesting in the 31 parliamentary seats in the 15th general election (GE15) on Nov 3. Premier and GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as of now, the list of […]
GPS components urged to support their Lanang, Sibu candidates
SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties have been urged to give full support to GPS candidates to win back the Sibu and Lanang parliamentary seats in the 15th general election (GE15). In making the calls, Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said that regardless of whom, the candidates for Sibu and Lanang must […]
Willie awaits PBB’s decision on candidacy
KUCHING: Incumbent Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said he is confident that the party leadership will make the right decision on the candidate to contest the seat in the 15th general election (GE15). “Wait and see. I have joined the party (Party Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu). I have to wait for the leadership’s decision. “My […]
SMC councillors urged to back GPS candidates
SIBU: Sibu Municipal councillors are urged to work together in making sure that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates win in the 15th general election (GE15). Council chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said only by having GPS candidates for both the Lanang and Sibu parliamentary seats could they fight for federal funding. “You all (SMC committee) […]
PRS to submit candidates’ list on Friday
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is expected to submit its list of candidates for the 15th general election (GE15) to the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Friday (Oct 28). Its president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said prior to that, he will meet with Abang Johari, who is also the Gabugan […]
Wan Junaidi to step down in GE15?
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) might not be fielding Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar to defend his Santubong parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15). According to FMT, the four-term MP had requested to step down and proposed his political secretary Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paie as the candidate. A […]
