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PKR Sarawak to field 16 candidates

MIRI:  Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) unveiled its list of 16 candidates who will be fielded in the 15th general election (GE15) for parliamentary constituencies in Sarawak. Party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the names of candidates during the Jelajah Mega Harapan here on Tuesday. PKR Sarawak chairman Roland Engan and deputy chairman, Abun Sui […]

Sarawak urged to lift entry ban on PKR leaders

MIRI: Parti Keadilan Rakyat has urged Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to lift the entry ban that is being imposed on several of its key leaders during the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the move would allow them (PKR leaders) to help the […]

Rohani can count on legacy in chequered career

THE 15th general election (GE15), scheduled for November 19, is unlikely to see Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women’s wing deputy chief Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim defend her Batang Lupar seat. According to party insiders, Rohani, who would be going for her eighth term if she contests, has been notified of the party leadership’s […]

How will Malaya-based parties fare in Sarawak?

BY NATASHA JEE & ZARINA ABDULLAH KUCHING: It will be tough for Semenanjung-based parties such as Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), Parti Amanah Negara (AMANAH), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Democractic Action Party (DAP) to win in Sarawak in the 15th general election (GE-15). According to political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung, it would be difficult […]

Meow Gemilang wins local artist top prize

KUCHING: A total of 41 artworks by local artists were exhibited in an art competition in conjunction with Uptown Cat VIII 2022 at Gallery A, Cat Museum here on yesterday (Oct 30). The competition, hosted by Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), received good participation from students from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), […]

Nik Aziz’s son among new faces in PKR’s GE15 candidate list

PETALING JAYA: PKR will field six personalities from various backgrounds and an undergraduate as new candidates representing the party in the 15th general election (GE15). PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said they include former secretary-general of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Datuk Zainal Azman Abu Seman, former vice-chancellor of Universiti Sultan Zainal […]

GE15: Completely back GPS’s candidacy for Igan seat

DARO: The people has been urged to support the candidate fielded by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for the Igan parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15) with all of their might. However, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg withheld the candidates’ names. “Give your greatest support to the GPS candidate, who […]

GE15 candidates: Leave it to GPS chairman

KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof remained tight-lipped about who will run in the upcoming parliamentary election. “The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman (Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) should answer that question. Ask him and wait for his announcement,” he said. He said this when met by reporters after officiating […]

GE15: Ahmad Faizal could forego Chenderiang seat to focus on Tambun

IPOH: Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu is likely not to defend the Chenderiang state seat in the 15th General Election (GE15). The Perak Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman said he is willing to forego the seat to allow more new faces to be featured in the upcoming polls. “Although the decision not to […]

GE15: Mas Ermieyati named PN candidate for Masjid Tanah

ALOR GAJAH: Incumbent Masjid Tanah Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has been named as Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate to defend the seat in the 15th General Election (GE15). Her candidacy was announced by PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the launch of the Melaka election machinery in Kampung Paya Lebar here […]