Elections and ‘X’ attempts by elders
In 1969, it was interesting to note that elders in my Kedap longhouse in Saratok were busy preparing for the general election, slated to be held that year. On May 10, Malaysians across the South China Sea cast their votes to elect the third Parliament but voting was postponed until between June 6 and July […]
To voters: Don’t repeat mistakes
MIRI: Sarawakian voters are told to avoid repeating the ‘mistake’ of electing opposition parties into office such as in the previous general elections. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Pakatan Harapan’s (PH’s) 22-month reign should serve as a lesson for the people to avoid the opposition in view of the […]
BN’s landslide victory a morale booster for GE15
KUCHING: Barisan Nasional’s (BN) landslide victory in the recently concluded Melaka state election is a morale booster for the coalition and United Malays National Organisation (Umno) in facing the 15th general election (GE15). Political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said that BN’s success cannot be used as a benchmark for the upcoming Sarawak […]
Will Chinese voters do likewise in Sarawak?
KUCHING: Will seats contested and won by opposition candidates in GE14 swing to the ruling coalition’s favour in the upcoming 12th state election like what transpired in the Malacca polls over the weekend? It is an interesting prospect given that the Democratic Action Party (DAP) lost four of its incumbent seats, two of them fairly […]
PKR will not win a single seat: Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) could come home empty-handed in the next state polls, according to Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president predicted that the opposition party stood no chance in winning even a single seat. “I might sound arrogant, but with the present PKR and its leadership […]
Looks like opposition caught off-guard
KUCHING: Stop whining and focus instead on preparations for the state polls, opposition parties have been told. “Use whatever remaining time that is left to prepare for the battle,” political commentator Datuk Peter Minos advised. He was referring to the numerous complaints and excuses given by Democratic Action Party (DAP), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and […]
GPS does not fear opposition parties
BAU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is all ready to face opposition parties in the coming 12th State Election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that opposition parties including Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to contest but GPS does not fear them. For GPS, he said that the […]
GPS all set to take on Opposition in state polls
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is ready to face the Opposition in the upcoming state election to protect Sarawak and Sarawakians and to continue its plan to develop the state, says Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president said such development was as mentioned by the chief minister under […]
Opposition’s fond memories of Masing
KUCHING: Members of opposition parties who paid their last respects to Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing today (Nov 3) had a lot of good words to say about the late Deputy Chief Minister. They remember the Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president as well as Baleh assemblyman for […]
A great loss to state: Soon Koh
KUCHING: The passing of Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has, undoubtedly, saddened all parties, regardless of their political stance. Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president and Masing’s former colleague Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said Masing’s untimely departure was definitely a great loss to Sarawak. “Both my wife and I […]
