GPS can strengthen new federal government
THE country witnessed the most intense fight between political parties in the 15th general election (GE15), which ended with a hung parliament as no one had a simple majority to form the new federal government. For the past four years, Malaysians have had the experience of being governed by three governments from different coalitions and […]
Grateful Chiew and Ling pledge to work hard
KUCHING: Victorious Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Chiew Choon Man has promised to develop Miri without leaving anyone behind. In his Facebook post on Sunday, he expressed his appreciation to his supporters for giving him the trust to be Miri MP. “This two-week period was certainly a challenging and difficult period for me and the team […]
What’s next? We need to make a crucial decision
KUCHING: Malaysians woke up to a hung parliament this morning. What is surprising is the resurgence of ethnocentrism and religiocentrism politics with Perikatan Nasional (PN) winning an increased number of seats, monopolised by PAS which won 49 seats, making it the biggest single opposition party. PN’s other component, Bersatu, won 24 seats. Parti Aspirasi chairman […]
Big names losing fight in GE15
KUCHING: As predicted, quite a number of big names who hold important positions in their respective political parties have lost their battle in the 15th general election (GE15). One of them was Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum who was once again defeated in the Julau parliamentary seat by Parti Bangsa Malaysia […]
GE15 results hog headlines today
A vote for GPS is a vote for a stable, progressive and prosperous Sarawak.—Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg Many people, particularly those who don’t have access to e-papers, will be rushing out to buy copies of the newspapers today for the results of the 15th general election (GE15). Yes, yesterday […]
PH retains Miri seat
MIRI: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Chiew Choon Man who is also the Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Miri chief won the Miri seat in the 15th General Election (GE15) with a majority of 6,159 votes. He polled 39,549 votes against the GPS-SUPP’s Cr Jeffery Phang 33,390 and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Datuk Lawrence Lai (5,209), who […]
Chong casts vote in Bandar Kuching
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate for Stampin Chong Chieng Jen arrived at SMK Kuching High voting centre here this morning to cast his ballot. Chong, who is also the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak chairman, arrived together with his wife Tan Hui Poh. Chong successfully cast his vote for the at 8.57am. “I have done […]
PH’s campaigns well-coordinated, says Aspirasi chief
KUCHING: Looking at the overall picture, it appears that Pakatan Harapan (PH) is working harder on the ground nationwide and the opposition coalition’s campaigns are well-coordinated and its goals are focussed. This is clearly seen on social media, and most of the ceramah in town are fully packed, said Parti Aspirasi chairman George Young “If […]
Country in need of reset; power with people
KUCHING: DAP’s Bandar Kuching candidate Dr Kelvin Yii said a reset is needed in the country and the power to bring this about lies in the hands of the people. There is a need to ensure good foundations are built in our country so we all, including Sarawakians, can prosper through good governance, which is […]
Time to make a stand, Sim tells voters
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the 15th general election (GE15) is the time for Sarawakians to make a stand. “After 59 years, this is our time to unite and make a stand since they are a mess over there in Peninsular Malaysia. “They are no longer […]
