Focus on youth development programmes
BINTULU:The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for the upcoming Jepak by-election, Iskandar Turkee, has pledged to focus on various youth development programmes in the constituency. Iskandar said he would not only strive to preserve the legacy of the late Datuk Talib Zulpilip, but also pave the way for a brighter future for the youths. The […]
Holistic development for Jepak
BINTULU: The development master plan for the Jepak area is holistic and all parties will be given priority, especially the local residents, said the Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the state government expects rapid growth for the Jepak area in the future, especially when the Jepak bridge is completed and […]
GPS manifesto ready soon
BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is in the final stages of finalising its manifesto for the Jepak by-election. GPS Election director Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the manifesto would primarily focus on the development of the Jepak state constituency and is expected to be completed soon. He said one significant aspect of […]
Iskandar hits campaign trail to woo support
BINTULU: Iskandar Turkee, Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate for the Jepak by-election, hit the campaign trail today (Oct 22), to garner support from the local community in his debut outing. Accompanied by Deputy Premier cum GPS Election Director Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang […]
Stevenson to focus on NCR, citizenship issues
BINTULU: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) candidate Stevenson Joseph Sumbang has outlined the key focus of his campaign in the Jepak by-election. The 42-year-old businessman, who is contesting for the second time in the state constituency, has emphasised the pressing issues of native customary rights (NCR) land and citizenship in the Jepak area. “These issues have […]
GPS being realistic, Fazzrudin tells Voon
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should be allowed to deliver on its promises to the people of Jepak as pledged before the 12th state election in 2021. Chief political secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this is what the people want and not play politics. “GPS leaders are being realistic on the prospect […]
Three-cornered fight in Jepak by-election
By Goh Pei Pei & Nurul Shima Shahminon BINTULU: The upcoming Jepak state by-election on Nov 4 will see a three-cornered fight, with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskandar Turkee facing off against two opposition candidates. Returning officer Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey made this announcement at the Bintulu Civic Centre nomination center today, confirming that […]
PSB pledges full support for GPS candidate in Jepak by-election
BINTULU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) have pledged to campaign for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskander Turkee in the Jepak by-election to secure a resounding victory for the state ruling coalition. The party’s president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said PSB’s presence at the Bintulu Civic Centre’s nomination centre today (Oct 21) was a demonstration […]
Jepak by-election nomination centre opens at 9 am
BINTULU: Nomination for the Jepak state by-election is opening at 9 am today at Dewan Suarah here. The process is scheduled to last for an hour after which the returning officer, Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey, will announce the candidates for the by-election. The by-election is being held following the death of assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip, […]
All eyes on Jepak
‘Choose a candidate who prioritises service above all else, for it is through dedicated civil servants that positive change is made.’ – Anonymous It is election season once again in Sarawak, this time in the state constituency of Jepak. Compared to eleven months ago during the 15th General Election (GE15), the atmosphere is more subdued […]
