PN shortlists 16 names as possible candidates for Simpang Jeram, Pulai polls
JOHOR BAHRU: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has shortlisted 15 names to be considered as the two candidates who will be representing the coalition in the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram by-elections on Sept 9. Johor PN chairman Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said the list of names was sent to the party’s central leadership after a meeting […]
PN reiterates call for targeted EPF withdrawals
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has once again urged the government to allow targeted withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) through a suitable mechanism. Opposition leader and Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said this is to ensure only those truly eligible will be able to make withdrawals. “There are contributors who save in […]
Focus on four leading coalitions
In my past article, I mentioned that this election phase has five heartbeats: dissolution of parliament, nominations, election date, election results and government formation. This is the phase that voters in Malaysia are discussing and debating on all social media sites. The results have been tallied, and Pakatan Harapan (PH) has the most seats, followed […]
BN asked for more time to discuss pact with PH
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) has asked for a little more time before deciding if it wants to cooperate with Pakatan Harapan (PH) to form the next federal government, PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. “We have also looked into BN’s statement that they will make a decision as a team and block, and […]
Abdul Hadi says PN has SDs from more than 112 MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has collected statutory declarations (SDs) from more than 112 members of the Dewan Rakyat in support of forming the new federal government, said PN deputy chairman Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. “Yes, just wait. We have the numbers, in fact more than enough,” said the PAS president. “Waiting for an […]
GPS youngest candidate wins first election
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) youngest candidate Mohamad Shafizan Kepli has secured the Batang Lupar parliamentary seat. The 37-year-old won the seat with a total of 19,627 votes, with a majority of 14,463. He defeated Perikatan Nasional (PN) Hamdan Sani with 5,164 votes while Pakatan Harapan (PH) Maxel Rojis lost his deposit with only 2,768 […]
Suitors at GPS door as polling day looms
KUCHING: In the past, Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan, especially DAP, were the focus in the general elections in Malaysia, however, things are totally different now. The formation of new coalitions as well as more political parties in recent years has changed the entire political landscape of the country where there is no single party […]
GE15: Local political parties shine brighter than national parties in Sarawak
KUCHING: It’s always a conundrum to choose between a local brand and an imported label when it comes to choosing a product. That is the case with Sarawak politics. To choose a local party that is seen as a ‘hero’ fighting for Sarawak’s rights over a national party that is attached to it a ‘peninsular’ […]
PN eyes Bintulu win with newcomer
BINTULU: Perikatan Nasional (PN) Sarawak chairman, Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdullah Suffian is optimistic about the chances of PN winning the Bintulu seat in the coming 15th general election (GE15). “Our candidate here has been moving around a lot in the past three years,” he said. “Many initiatives have been carried out, among them, an initiative […]
Assemblyman recommends prudent campaign
SARATOK: The GPS election machinery has been reminded to campaign prudently to win voters over in the Saratok parliamentary constituency. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said, the good image of GPS should be maintained by all machinery involved throughout the campaign period. “We do not want any unwanted incident to happen, even though there are many […]
