Sarawak voter turnout at 50 pct as of 4pm

KUCHING: The turnout of voters in Sarawak as of 4pm today has reached more than 50 percent. According to an unofficial voters turnout rate posted by Sarawak Unit Public Communications Unit (UKAS) in its Facebook page, the percentage equals to 1,073,725 out of the total registered voters in Sarawak. Earlier, it was a smooth voting […]

Appeal Letter to Sarawak voters

My beloved fellow Sarawakians, Tomorrow, November 19, 2022 we will make a critical choice. Sarawak’s bright and glorious future lies in our hands. Only a big win by GPS can ensure a strong voice in Parliament that will enable us to secure, protect and restore Sarawak’s rights. GPS is not only sincere in its struggle […]

Selangau, Kakus and Tamin voters reminded to not repeat past election errors

TATAU: Voters in the constituencies of Selangau, Kakus and Tamin have been reminded to not repeat past mistakes when the 15th General Election (GE15) comes around to avoid being deceived by the Opposition’s false promises. Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai stressed that the polls were not a platform for […]

Awang Tengah keeps faith in voters’ wisdom

BAU: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah  on Saturday wondered if voters in Sarawak would actually favour peninsula-based parties which were rejected by the people there. He believes the people will be able to evaluate for themselves if they should vote for the opposition in the coming 12th state election. Awang Tengah pointed to […]

Convince voters to come out and vote

KUCHING: More should be done to convince the people to go out and vote on Dec 18. For starters, the Election Commission (EC) should produce more infographics to make it easy for them to understand election-related information. “It can be made available in three languages, namely Bahasa Melayu, English and Mandarin,” said Universiti Malaysia Sabah […]

Candidate traits count

KUCHING: Voters will be looking into the personality traits of candidates before deciding if they should cast their ballots for them in elections from now on. “In this new era of politics, personality traits have become a major consideration for voters to choose, especially among the middle age group of voters,” said political analyst Dick […]

Make sure voters recognise GPS logo

BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI LUNDU: The relevant machinery needs to be more proactive in ensuring that the public recognises the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) logo, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. He said the GPS logo which featured the Sarawak hornbill, must be explained and clarified so that it […]

Choose able leaders, urges Uggah

KUCHING: With the 12th state election drawing near, Sarawakians have been told to choose leaders that are able to bring Sarawak to a brighter future. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said there was no other party that could bring Sarawak forward apart from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “During the last election, there […]

Viable agenda towards developed state status

KUCHING: Sarawak cannot afford to be left behind and dwell on petty matters all the time, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “We all know that as the DUN (State Legislative Assembly) term is nearing the end, the opposition will find issues to stir up voters’ sentiment. “However, when they had the […]

State election poser

SIBU: Most people are of the opinion that the state election may be held early next year. The current term of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly will expire on June 7, 2021. Interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune, Dalas Robert, a private sector employee believed that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will call for […]