Dr Sim rallies the troops as GE15 looms

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has a sobering message for party members as the euphoria surrounding its triumph in last month’s state election begins to subside. He wants them to not get carried away but to dig in for the long haul by embracing challenges on the […]

Yong to face the music

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch chairperson Datuk Lily Yong has been referred to the party’s disciplinary committee following the branch’s decision to dissolve its election machinery for Padungan days before the 12th state election on Dec 18. The disciplinary committee will decide on what action to be taken against Yong. SUPP president […]

SUPP to hold party elections in May

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will hold its party election during its Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) which is expected to be held on May 21 and 22. Party president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the TDC will see the election of the party’s president, secretary-general and all the top leadership. “The various […]

Federation president lauds political parties for taking proactive steps

KUCHING: The proactive steps taken by political parties to involve the younger generation indicate that these parties are progressive and inclusive in their thinking. “I applaud their intent and objective,” said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee on Thursday (Jan 13). He said this when commenting on Sarawak […]

Stakan SUPP chairman praises Abang Jo’s people-centric leadership

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s initiatives since taking office have been people-centric, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, the chairman of Sarawak United People’s Party’s (SUPP) Stakan branch. “Our chief minister has shown that he is a smart leader in standing up for our rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 […]

18-year-olds can become SUPP members anytime

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is free to admit 18-year-olds as members. Its Youth chief Micheal Tiang said it was not necessary for the party to amend the age limit as the constitution allowed those aged 18 to become party members. “From the very beginning, SUPP has set the minimum age as18 years […]

SUPP Batu Kawah Mobile Service Centre to be reactivated

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Kawah Mobile Service Centre is likely to be reactivated. Batu Kawah assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that he was looking to continue operating his mobile service with his team. “Will continue to assess Covid-19 risk to everyone as like to restart my weekly mobile […]

BATTLE OF TWO GIANTS IN BATU KAWAH? NOT LIKELY!

When we see the giant, why do we automatically assume the battle is his for the winning? — Malcolm Gladwell, Canadian journalist Speculation among kedai kopi politicians is rife that Sarawak DAP strongman Chong Chieng Jen will face off with SUPP chief Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in the latter’s own hor siew (Chinese […]

SUPP faces tough challenges in urban seats

MIRI: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has always faced tough challenges in urban constituencies, disclosed its secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. “Despite the challenges, we in SUPP will work hard to ensure that our candidates win and most importantly we must be with the people all the time,” he said after officiating at […]

Yap ready to face nemesis Chong in Kota Sentosa

KUCHING: With the nomination and polling days for the 12th state election finally announced by the Election Commission, both the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and opposition camps have declared their readiness for battle. SUPP Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap has indicated his readiness to do battle again for the Kota Sentosa constituency with […]