PBB told to attract young voters

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu must entice youth who make up a large percentage of voters to join the party. PBB Deputy President Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said since 66 per cent of registered voters comprised those in the 18 to 28 years age group, the party must seize the opportunity to attract these […]

Tiong hails joint event as historical moment

SIBU: The staging of a joint programme by the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Barsatu (PBB) demonstrates the unity among  the component parties in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Dudong Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the Majlis Ngiling Bidai Gawai Dayak 2022 organised by PDP and PBB on Saturday is a […]

PDP adapts to changing times

By Xahar Saruji KUCHING: Today’s Progressive Democratic Party’s (PDP) supreme council meeting is seen as crucial as the impending 15th general election (GE15) – which is expected to be called this year – and the strategies to adopt, are most likely to be on top of the agenda. Party chief Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing […]

PDP wants to reclaim Saratok and Mas Gading

BAU: Parti Demokratik Progresif (PDP) wants to reclaim the loss of two parliamentary seats in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). The party’s vice president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said by getting back both the Saratok and Mas Gading seats, the work to develop the area can begin and people will be benefit from developments. […]

PDP yet to submit its candidates list

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) has yet to submit its list of candidates who will be contesting in the 15th general election to the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Its secretary-general Datuk Nelson Balang Rining said that the party was still discussing the matter. “We have not submitted the list yet. […]

Dudong to gather for pre-Gawai May 13

SIBU: The pre-Gawai Dayak gathering for the Dudong constituency is scheduled for Friday, May 13. It will be held at Kingwood Ballroom, level 6 starting from 6pm. This was revealed to reporters yesterday (May 6) by Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Branch chairman Councillor Teo Boon Siew who is also the organising chairman of the […]

Let’s move as one and serve effectively: PDP chief

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has reminded his elected representatives to carry out their duties sincerely and with dedication as the people have put their faith in and elected Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as their government. “I also advise everyone, and that includes myself, to carry out the responsibilities […]

Krian looks to GPS for way forward

SARATOK: Support for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will be translated to development which the Krian state constituency here has been missing out on for the last ten years. Friday Belik, a prospective Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 12th state election said it was therefore important for voters to chart a new direction. […]

Teachers refusing vaccination may be transferred if PdP affected

LANGKAWI: Teachers who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may be transferred elsewhere if their actions cause the Teaching and Learning (PdP) process of students to be affected. Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said one of the solutions being mulled in the interest of the students’ safety was to transfer the teachers out. […]

Effectiveness of PdPR method at moderate level

KUALA LUMPUR: The effectiveness of the home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) method among school students is at a moderate level, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE). The ministry, in a written reply to the Dewan Rakyat today, said this was based on the Home-Based Learning Effectiveness Implementation Study conducted online, which focused on the […]