Dr Annuar leaves fate to Abang Jo

SIBU: Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee said he will leave it up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide whether he will defend his seat in the upcoming 12th state election. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president said that so far there has been no decision on the candidates […]

PBB ready to face any opposition

DALAT: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is ready to face any opposition candidate, particularly from a new party in the coming 12th state election. Its Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, in saying this, pointed out that the party machinery had always been ready despite the restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic now.  “We have […]

Enhance your election readiness

DEBAK: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members at various levels should assume that the 12th state election (PRN12) will take place tomorrow so that their readiness is at the highest level. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, who is also chairman of Sarawak Kita Empun (SKE) said, “Although we do not know the actual date, PRN12 […]

Areas needing assistance being identified

BY NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Components Liaison Committee is identifying areas that need assistance as part of its preparation for the coming state election. Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the committee had started deliberating on assistance needed by the areas represented by […]

GPS to lead Sarawak into developed status

BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA SERIAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must continue to lead the state after the 12th State Election in order for Sarawak to move forward. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak had witnessed tremendous […]

Let CM decide

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Factors that might affect the timing of the state election will include the current Covid-19 pandemic and floods which usually occur at the end of the year in Sarawak. But ultimately the person who will decide on the election date is the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera […]

My last contest

DALAT: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has announced that the 12th state election would be her last time contesting in Dalat constituency. The Dalat assemblywoman made the surprise announcement when speaking at a Ziarah Kampung programme at Kampung Sungai Kut Muara here today. According to her, she […]

PBK calls for delayed polls

12TH STATE ELECTION KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has urged politicians to get their priority right amidst arguments whether the state polls should be held soon or be delayed. PBK publicity and information chief Arthur Wong said that the state election should be delayed in view of the possibility of a surge in Covid-19 cases, […]

Medac to continue to revive economy

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar welcomes the federal government’s action in curbing the spread of Covid-19 after the recent Sabah state election. Wan Junaidi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for taking the approach of implementing a controlled action instead of imposing […]

Harden to defend Simanggang seat

SRI AMAN: The incumbent assemblyman for Simanggang Datuk Francis Harden Hollis will defend his seat in the upcoming state election. “The 12th Sarawak State Election is approaching and I wish to announce that I am the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for the Simanggang constituency. “Spread the word to your relatives and friends to vote […]