Abang Johari: DPM post with authority, not metaphor
KUCHING: The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) post for Sarawak must be one with power, not as a mere figurehead, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this in response to Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s proposal to create three DPM posts – one each from Sarawak, […]
Annuar may be just the answer for GPS
SIBU: When Nangka assemblyman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee offered to run for the Sibu parliamentary seat, it caused a stir among many parties. Is he actually joking or is he sending a sharp message to the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), to do something to ensure the seat is back in the grip of Gabungan […]
Unity among party members vital
DARO: Unity among political party members is important to ensure that there is no division in the party. Premier and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in Peninsular Malaysia, for instance, there are strong parties but they are not stable due to division. “So much so that […]
GPS to field at least 12 new faces
DARO: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will field at least 12 new faces in the upcoming general election (GE15). Premier and GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said probably the new faces would be placed at the seats where the ruling party had lost in the last general election. “At the component […]
SUPP to contest seven traditional seats
LUNDU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will contest in all its seven traditional seats, namely Bandar Kuching, Stampin, Serian, Sarikei, Sibu, Lanang and Miri in the forthcoming general election. In disclosing this on Sunday, party president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian called on the party’s candidates to work hard on the ground to get […]
GE15: Completely back GPS’s candidacy for Igan seat
DARO: The people has been urged to support the candidate fielded by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for the Igan parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15) with all of their might. However, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg withheld the candidates’ names. “Give your greatest support to the GPS candidate, who […]
In Chinese majority Sibu, voters opt for capable candidate instead of voting along racial lines
By Nazmi Suhaimi & Amyra Varkisa SIBU: Chinese voters in Sibu are open to voting for a non-Chinese candidate for the Sibu parliamentary seat given the candidate has the right qualities and can bring the central region to the next level. Local medical practitioner Dr John Tang Ing Ching believed that Sibu which is currently […]
DAP itself wants to work with UMNO says SUPP chief
KUCHING: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) itself are willing to work with United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) despite telling voters that a vote for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) equates to a vote for the Barisan Nasional (BN) party. This was pointed out by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian […]
No problem for GPS to retain Sibuti
MIRI: Sibuti incumbent Lukanisman Awang Sauni of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is likely to face a multi-cornered fight in the 15th general election on Nov 19. Several parties have made known their intention to contest in Sibuti, namely Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). The-one […]
GPS must win its entire contested seats
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must win its entire contested seat in the upcoming General Election (GE15) to ensure the state’s development continues and not to be disrupted. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said for the last five years, GPS has contributed to lots of development in Sarawak. “We want the development to continue […]
