Follow laws and regulations, political parties reminded
KUCHING: Political parties are advised to abide by the laws and regulations from the Election Commission (EC), police and local councils when it comes to putting up flags or banners during the campaigning period. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng reminded the political parties to obtain a permit from the council […]
DAP announces first batch of candidates
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak announced its first batch of 18 candidates and the seats they will contest ahead of nomination day on Dec 6. DAP Sarawak chairman, Chong Chieng Jen announced the party’s batch of 18 candidates at a press conference held at the party headquarters here yesterday (Nov 26), DAP, a member […]
Give SUPP a chance in Padungan
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching branch treasurer Jong Yean Pin has urged the people to make a wise decision in the coming 12th Sarawak state election (PRN-12) to give SUPP candidates the opportunity to serve the people of Padungan constituency. “Together, we can rebuild and revive the vibrancy of Padungan to what it […]
Abdul Karim prefers to stay put in Asajaya
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has confirmed that he will not stand in the Satok seat for the upcoming Sarawak 12th state election.The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu vice-president said he had grown fonder of Asajaya since he started his political career, and if possible, he would like to retain his seat in the […]
PBB to field young candidates this coming election
KUCHING: The Parti Gabungan Sarawak (GPS) will field several young candidates to contest in the upcoming 12th State Election. According to its chairman, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg described it as a probationary period and early exposure for the young people who are the backbone of the party leadership. “I admit we […]
Follow my style, Dr Sim tells party members
PADAWAN: Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is ready to contest in the upcoming 12th state election as he has done his utmost as an assemblyman for the past five years. “I have been working hard since the day I was elected and not only when the election is just around the corner. “Having said […]
Support GPS candidate in Tellian
MUKAH: Tellian incumbent Yussibnosh Balo has urged the people here to continue to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) regardless of who the candidate would be nominated to defend the seat in the coming 12th state election soon. He said whether he would be renominated to represent GPS or another candidate might be nominated, it is […]
It’s Bolly’s freedom of choice
KUCHING: It is retired Anglican bishop Datuk Bolly Lapok’s democratic and political rights to join politics, said Datuk Liwan Lagang. “After all, he is a free retired man,” said Utilities (Rural Electricity) Assistant Minister when contacted yesterday.He said this when prompted for comments on recent news that Bolly — former bishop of the Anglican Church […]
Crucial to empower rural leadership
SEBUYAU: Sebuyau incumbent Datuk Julaihi Narawi has stressed the importance to equally empower rural leadership which does not only need to be enhanced but must also have an integrated and united approach. He stated that this approach would be the collective voice that will voice out the needs or agenda of the village development to […]
EC urged to set realistic SOPs
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas hopes the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the 12th Sarawak Election set by the relevant authorities will be realistic. “(It is hoped that the SOPs) would allow campaigning at the same time taking care of public health. “Physical distancing and others must be carried out to […]
