Not anytime soon: CM
12 th STATE ELECTION KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that the 12th State Election (PRN12) is “still a long way away”. He was asked to clarify on the election date which some sources have hinted might be in October, but the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman only brushed it […]
‘Let Serembu voters decide’
KUCHING: There will be multi-corner fights in the state election, but for Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh, he will leave it to the people to decide who they think is the best representative who can deliver and serve them in the constituency. “For Serembu, we have done a lot in the past four years and still […]
PBB Pantai Damai readies machinery
KUCHING: The election machinery of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Pantai Damai Branch was urged to prepare for the upcoming state polls which can be held anytime from now. PBB vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it was important that emphasis be given on collaboration among PBB leaders at branch level. “What is […]
State election imminent?
PBB meets amid speculation on Sarawak polls KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) held a special closed-door meeting at its headquarters here today amid speculations that the state polls will be held soon. Furthermore, it comes just after Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and party chiefs in PBB-led Gabung Parti Sarawak (GPS) […]
Move will enhance PN-GPS ties
MUKAH: The decision by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) to not contest in the forthcoming 12th State Election (PRN12) will further enhance ties between the component parties in Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government. According to Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi, the move clearly showed that closer co-operation between the PN […]
More socialisation programmes for GPS
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) election machinery needs to be well oiled for the upcoming 12th Sarawak State Election (PRN12). PBB vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said one of the areas the party must address is get Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) known to communities in the state. “Towards this end we have […]
War of attrition no more
It’s a war of attrition. If you have patience and a modicum of faith in yourself your chances are not too bad. Julie Bowen, American actress Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh did not look like he relished a fight to the finish against Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), at least not before last January 15. He […]
PRS ready for state polls
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is ready for the state election, ‘even if it is held tomorrow’, said its youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said, be it the Women or the Youth wings of PRS, all of them are ready for the polls which may be announced anytime. “The most important thing is the […]
Internet into PRN12
KUCHING: It is not in doubt anymore that the Internet, which encompasses social media, is one of the effective new ways that politicians and/or their parties use to reach the public, but it is also fragile as it can be easily abused. The role of cybertroopers could be of concern considering the current political polarisation […]
New GPS faces likely
12TH STATE ELECTION KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to field several new faces to contest in the 12th state election (PRN12). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also GPS chairman, said he was currently monitoring the performance of all GPS assemblymen. “So far, I am pleased with their performance […]
