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Different approach needed to boost voter turnout

KUCHING: As the 12th Sarawak Election builds up momentum, two members of the public believe that a different approach should be taken in order to generate high voter turnout. Muhammad Firdaus Ibrahim, a communications officer, said it was critical to diversify campaigning methods to ensure that each political party’s message reaches the public. He said […]

Will DAP’s loss be SUPP’s gain?

KUCHING: Cracks have appeared in the opposition DAP’s armour, leading many to ask if this will translate to good news for SUPP in the upcoming state election. SUPP’s Public Complaints Bureau chief Wilfred Yap is inclined to think the party will have a better outing in this polls. He said it was simply a question […]

Voters not likely to trade in good governance

KUCHING: If the Malacca state election is anything to go by, it shows people do not want aggression in the political arena if the nation is to move forward. “Sarawakians will therefore lean on the safe and credible Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to form the next state government,” said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief, […]

GPS can win two-thirds majority: Awang Tengah

MUKAH: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) can win two-thirds majority in the upcoming 12th state election (PRN12). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said it is crucial for Sarawak to progress so that the people could live in prosperity, especially in the post-Covid-19 period. “I hope we continue to work […]

Fatimah optimistic of GPS landslide win

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has expressed optimism on Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) winning the upcoming state election with a big majority. “Our political stability is a major factor and indeed an indicator for GPS to win handsomely. “Any Malaya based party will not be able to make inroad in Sarawak. However, if the Malaya […]

Politics in Sarawak stable: PBB veep

KUCHING: Sarawak is going to hold its 12th state election soon not because of political turmoil (like in Melaka) but because the term of Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) has expired, aid Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “What happened in Melaka is not the same as in Sarawak because politics in the state is stable and there […]

GPS a strong, cohesive team, says analyst

KUCHING: The Melaka state election results will not determine the outcome of the upcoming Sarawak state election. Political analyst Dr Saudi Narani said Melaka and Sarawak have entirely different backgrounds and different political scenarios, and therefore different issues for voters to decide on. “I do not deny the consequences or impact. The boomerang effect is […]

Sarawak a different political mix altogether

KUCHING: If you think there are parallels between the outcome of the just concluded Malacca state election and the upcoming 12th Sarawak election results, think again. This is due to a number of fundamental differences between Sarawak and Malacca, according to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan. “Sarawak is multi-ethnic and […]

Melaka polls no bearing on upcoming state election

KUCHING: A political veteran believes that Sarawakians prefer to develop and govern Sarawak in their own distinct way, hence, the recent Melaka state election results will have no bearing on the upcoming Sarawak election. According to Datuk Peter Minos, Sarawak is a completely different cup of tea because the people of Sarawak have a different […]

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 […]