SUPP’s new face braces for tough fight

KUCHING: As a potential candidate, new face from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch, Jong Yean Pin, 48, knows it will not be easy for him at all to contest in the Padungan seat in the 12th state election come polling day on Dec 18. His name was proposed by SUPP Kuching branch […]

Better performance by SUPP anticipated

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is projected for better performance in the coming polls. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer and political expert Prof Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said this came following the silence by Democratic Action Party (DAP) on the polls combined with the participation of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) that will […]

Voters urged to choose the right candidates

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch has called on voters to pick the right candidates so that their voices are heard. In its statement today (Nov 23), the branch said it had continued to serve tirelessly and firmly believed that with its long-term service records and persistence in voicing out for the people, […]

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 […]

Tireless Yap eager to unseat Chong in rematch

KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap wants to have another go at Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen. In their last outing Chong defeated Yap by a margin of 2,819 votes in the race for the Kota Sentosa seat, but Yap is undeterred. “I have been […]

CM wants Chinese in his team

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has spelt it out loud and clear – he wants Chinese representatives in government. This is to ensure the continued progress of programmes put in place by the GPS government to bring the state to greater heights, he said. Abang Johari said it […]

SUPP to contest 20 seats in the 12th state election

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is expected to contest in 20 seats in the 12th state election. Its president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he has already submitted the list of its candidates. “Traditionally SUPP has always contested in 20 seats. So I have submitted the list to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) […]

BKSS 7.0 Plus aid for SMEs lauded

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the two aids under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 Plus for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting pointed out that the two were the extension of a special one-off assistance of RM10,000 for SMEs registered with Socso, and the new special […]

SUPP saddened over passing of MA63 activist

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) activist, Zainnal Ajamain due to a heart attack on Sunday (Oct 10) morning. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew stated that the late Zainnal was a dear friend to the party. “Even though […]

SUPP welcomes PM’s assurance on MA63

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the prime minister’s recent announcement that the federal government promises to pay close attention to issues related to the interests of Sarawak and Sabah and continue refining unresolved matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said the party hoped that […]