MP lauds court’s ruling to expedite implementation of Undi18
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has lauded the decision of the Kuching High Court to compel the Federal government through the Election Commission (EC) to expedite the implementation of voting for those aged 18 to 21 years. He said the ruling showed that the initial decision by the previous Perikatan Nasional (PN) government […]
Youth NGO expresses gratitude on court ruling
KUCHING: UndiSarawak, a youth non-governmental organisation (NGO) has expressed their utmost gratitude to the Kuching High Court in compelling the federal government to expedite the implementation of lower voting age from 21 to 18 by Dec 31 this year. “This monumental decision is significant for Malaysian youths to exercise their constitutional right as citizens. “The […]
UndiSarawak judicial review application — Relief for over 135,000 young voters
KUCHING: More than 135,000 youths will be eligible to cast their votes for the first time when Sarawak holds its 12th state election, predicted to be sometime early next year. This follows a decision by the Kuching High Court today (Sept 3) which ruled in favour of the applicants of Undi18 lawsuit, allowing Sarawakians, aged […]
I agree to staggered state election
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said he was agreeable for Sarawak to hold a staggered state election instead of holding it in just one day. He felt that the state election should be staggered over several days. Alternatively, he said more polling stations should be open in order […]
We have not endorsed anyone as candidate
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has denied endorsing anyone, including its president, to contest in the coming 12th state election. PBK president Voon Lee Shan in a press statement today, reaffirmed that the party had not endorsed anyone to contest in the election as its candidate. He claimed that PBK received overwhelming response in its […]
Revert to staggered election
KUCHING: Sarawak should consider reverting to a staggered state election like in the old days instead of insisting on holding it in one day. Former editor-in-chief and chairman of Malaysia National News Agency (Bernama), Datuk Seri Azman Ujang, made this suggestion considering that the overdue 12th state election had been postponed a number of times. […]
Jepak rep leaves seat decision to party, CM
BINTULU: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip has left it to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leadership and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide whether he is listed or not as a candidate for the 12th state election (SE-12) for the Jepak seat. The Jepak […]
Rural dwellers warned against election promises
MIRI: Sarawakians, especially those in the rural areas should be wary of politicians who would only appear during election time with all sorts of promises and development proposals. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, on the other hand, has been prioritising development in the rural areas, said a representative of the GPS Youth Baram, Dominic […]
Reach out to masses when it’s safe
KUCHING: As soon as it is safe, Sarawak’s leaders should go back to the people for a mandate, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Let the people decide who is competent, who works and performs at this extraordinarily challenging time, or who merely continues old habits of politicking for […]
Don’t politicise Emergency proclamation
KUCHING: Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung hopes that no politicians will try to politicise the proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak until Feb 2 next year with accusations or claims that certain parties want to avoid the state election or are afraid of losing the state election. “Instead, everyone should join hands to fight the […]
