Can PH be trusted again?
By Natasha Jee & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has raised the question of whether Pakatan Harapan (PH) can fulfill its promises to Sarawak as contained in its 15th general election (GE15) manifesto. “I ask you, can you trust (PH) after what happened in the past 22 months […]
GE15: Abang Johari questions PH’s ability to fulfil promises to Sarawak
By Natasha Jee & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has questioned Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) ability in fulfilling its promises to Sarawak should it win in the 15th General Election (GE15). “I ask you, can you trust (PH) after what happened in the 22 months when PH helmed the […]
Don’t be fooled twice
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded not to be fooled twice by Pakatan Harapan (PH) in this 15th general election (GE15). Deputy Premier and Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian told them PH failed to fulfil its election manifesto in the previous general election. “They (the opposition) made promises but […]
PH proven to be a strong pact
KUCHING: Mukah parliamentary candidate from Pakaran Harapan (PH) Abdul Jalil Bujang said that PH has proven to be a strong pact compared to Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN). He said there was a dispute between BN and PN because the mission of their struggle was not clear. “Can Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ease […]
Incumbent slammed for misleading statement
SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Lanang candidate, Wong Ching Yong has slammed incumbent Alice Lau for misleading the people by saying that if Pakatan Harapan (PH) forms the next government, the nation’s inflation rate will be 0.66 per cent. This was the inflation rate during PH’s previous 22 months’ rule. “This statement is very misleading […]
Miri voters told not to fall for opposition’s scaremongering tactics
MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has reminded constituents in Miri not to fall for the opposition’s fearmongering tactics during campaigning for the 15th general election (GE15). “They tend to use scare tactics to mislead the people…and this (tactic) is the politics of the past,” he said at […]
The more the merrier, says Abdul Karim
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader wants the coalition to deliver as many seats as possible in the 15th general election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah it was important to ensure a stronger voice in parliament to continue the fight for Sarawak’s rights. “All 31 […]
Constraints on electoral politics
In a democracy, some people say that politicians represent the will of the people. While many people see politicians as slimy, they think that voters can keep them in line through periodic elections. After all, if a politician acts badly, we can vote them out! But, real-world voters face a set of constraints that limit […]
Lest we forget PH treated Sarawak badly: Minos
KUCHING: A political observer on Tuesday reminded Sarawakians of the troubled times under 22 months of Pakatan Harapan rule at federal level. In a press statement Datuk Peter Minos said it was imperative that people do not forget what had transpired as the 15th general election comes closer. “Calling Sarawak a possible bankrupt state, PH […]
Puncak Borneo candidates are former colleagues in PKR
KUCHING: The three candidates vying for the Puncak Borneo Parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15) are former comrades in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). The trio – Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Datuk Willie Mongin, 47, Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) candidate Iana Akam, 47, and Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate Diog Dios, 55. Willie, the […]
