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Two weeks ideal duration for campaign

THE Election Commission (EC) has already ended the speculations, questions and rumours concerning the 15th general election (GE15). Day when 21.1 million voters will choose which parties or candidates would form the next government. Once the 15th general election (GE15) results are revealed at midnight on November 19. Candidates and political parties have 14 days […]

Don’t take voters for fools

It’s not enough to just want change … You have to go and make change by voting. — Taylor Swift, singer-songwriter and country-pop star As we count days until the polling on Nov 19, a number of political parties have started to disseminate information to the ground and to the local media. Their hope is […]

Opportunity to scale on nation’s health, social care

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian 15th General Election is an opportunity to gauge the interest, concern and commitment of political parties regarding health and social care in Malaysia, their understanding and appreciation of the urgency for action to be taken, and the willingness to commit political capital to address key issues. “There is no magic wand, […]

GE15: It’s all about ‘them’, nothing about ‘us’

Elections determine who is in power but they do not determine how power is used. — Paul Collier, British economist Allow me to make my declaration on the coming 15th general election (GE15) very clear. The coming election is all about “them” (the politicians), nothing about “us” (the rakyat). Why do I say so? Let […]

Youth development blueprint needed

WITH the inclusion of youths in political parties as well having a voice in policy making, it is high time that a thorough blueprint is created to fully realise the youth’s potential. This was the view of youth activists polled by New Sarawak Tribune, who stressed that more can be done to develop youths in […]

No plans to join any party; willing to work with everybody and anybody

KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How has cited his recent resignation from Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) was to focus on working on several initiatives that can bring all Sarawakians and move forward together. He said he has been thinking about some plans that would benefit Sarawak and its people and is ready to work […]

Former opposition party members join PBB

SIBU: Former members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are among 160 people who recently applied to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin Branch in Selangau. The group of former PSB Selangau branch members was led by Tuai Rumah Dali Merawing. Dali admitted that they had made a wrong decision to join their former party […]

Willie Mongin’s acceptance springs no surprises

KUCHING: The acceptance of  Datuk Willie Mongin, MP for Puncak Borneo in joining Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) could have been surprising news for many, said a political analyst. Associate Professor Dr Lee Kuok Tiung of Universiti Malaysia Sabah opines that it was not a problem for Willie if he was partyless. “However, if he’s […]

MPs free to vote according to conscience

KUCHING: Exemptions under the anti-hop law will allow MPs leeway to vote for what they believe is right for the community they represent and for the country. This is necessary, practical and pragmatic, said Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting. They will thus not be forced by law to blindly follow their […]

Wing caters for needs, interests  

KABONG: The establishment of a new Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) wing for youth, aged 18 to 28, is a necessity and interest for them, said Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Chee said that their needs and interests might be different from the other older age groups. “Therefore, […]