Don’t make loss of Sibu seat a tradition
SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Vice President Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee does not want the loss of Sibu parliamentary seat to be a “tradition” for the party concerned and the ruling coalition. The Nangka assemblyman said that the candidates of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties that contested under the Barisan Nasional (BN) […]
GE15: MIC expected to contest in Teluk Intan, Padang Serai
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite announcing that it will continue to contest in all nine of its traditional parliamentary seats in the 15th General Election (GE15), MIC is expected to give up one and try its luck in two new seats. According to sources in the party, MIC is expected to contest the Teluk Intan seat in […]
GE15: GPS confident of retaking Selangau seat
SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is confident of wrestling back the Selangau parliamentary seat following the positive response and support from the people in the area. According to Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang, although a few potential candidates have been identified, the decision ultimately rests with the party leaders. “We don’t have candidates for Selangau […]
PBK to field social activist for Mas Gading seat in GE15
KUCHING: The Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) will field a social activist who is also a businessman, Sim Min Leong, for the Mas Gading parliamentary seat in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). “Being a person of a humble beginning whose mother is a native, he understood the problems faced by the natives in Mas Gading,” […]
“Unhealthy imbalance” in parliament must be addressed, population-based representation not applicable to Borneo states, says Premier
BINTULU: The practice of carving out seats based on population size should not be implemented as it would mean some places in Sarawak and Sabah would be unrepresented. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Westminster system which dictates population-based representation is not set in stone. “Even in the UK, parliamentary […]
Status quo on GPS parliamentary seat distribution, says Premier
KUCHING: The parliamentary seats distribution for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties will remain status quo for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that the component parties will be working as one team as Sarawak interests must come first. “Even though we do not know […]
PBK to field Priscilla in Lanang
SIBU: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) will field its Secretary-General Priscilla Lau in the Lanang parliamentary seat at the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). The announcement was made by its President, Voon Lee Shan in a press conference held here yesterday (Sept 10). “I hope that every voter in the Lanang constituency will support her, and […]
35pct seats to Sarawak, Sabah a significant progress
KUCHING: The preliminary agreement of the Special Council on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) for Sarawak and Sabah to hold 35 percent of parliamentary seats is a significant progress. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this will protect Sarawak and Sabah’s rights as enshrined in the MA63. He pointed out that it […]
Young faces to be fielded at six seats in GE15
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will be fielding six young faces in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). SUPP President Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian confirmed that party deputy president Datuk Seri Richard Riot will be contesting but did not reveal whether he would be defending his Serian seat or otherwise. He […]
More seats okay, but no gerrymandering please: MP
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii urged for the ‘agreed’ 35 per cent of parliamentary seats for Sabah Sarawak to implemented as soon as possible and hoped the announcement is not merely an election rhetoric. He said when it is promised and endorsed by the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) committee, the additional parliamentary seat […]
