So far, 100 nomination forms sold in S’wak
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has sold a total of 100 nominations forms in Sarawak as of today (Nov 4) for the 15th general election (GE15). The nomination of candidates is scheduled today (Nov 5) statewide with the submission of nomination papers from 9 am until 10 am. Meanwhile, based on EC’s data as of […]
GE15: Anwar to announce PKR Sarawak candidates on Nov 1 – Dr Teo
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to announce the party’s Sarawak candidates for the 15th General Election (GE15) on Nov 1. PKR Sarawak vice president Dr Michael Teo said the party president will visit the state and make the announcement on that day. “Anwar will visit Sabah on Oct […]
Sarawak records 59 per cent increase in voters
KUCHING: The latest number of registered voters in Sarawak stands at 1,943,074. Caretaker Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the number shows an increase of 59.14 per cent for the 15th general election (GE15) compared to the 1,220,960 voters recorded during the previous GE14. […]
Keep DAP MPs in office, Loke tells voters
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) secretary-general Anthony Loke has called on Sarawakian voters, especially the younger generation, to vote wisely in the next general election (GE-15). “We want to retain the six DAP MPs here in Sarawak, namely Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, Lanang MP Alice Lau, Sibu MP […]
Voters need to understand anti-hop law
KUCHING: The definition of ‘non-functioning’ and ‘problematic’ representatives should be precisely explained. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the people have to be fully convinced of the logic and rationale for having the law to enable the people to sack such representatives. “Some studies and public opinion are needed. Laws can be considered only when […]
38,786 automatic voter registrations in June
KUCHING: The Additional Voter Register for June 2022 containing the names of 38,786 citizens aged 18 and above was certified and gazetted on Tuesday (July 19). Election Commission (EC) Secretary Datuk Indera Ikmalrudin Ishak in a statement said the electoral roll is open for review for 30 days from July 19 to August 17. According […]
Who would you vote for? Personal traits will influence voter decisions
KUCHING: The personal traits of candidates have become an influential factor in voters’ decisions during elections, said Dr Nadrawina Isnin. The Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies senior lecturer said advantageous traits include one’s credibility, being down to earth and approachable, understanding the people’s aspirations, and portraying a charismatic […]
Political veteran predicts low voter turnout
KUCHING: Political veteran Datuk Peter Minos predicts that should the state election be held soon, voter turnout will be low as compared to the previous one in 2016. He said this is due to voters’ hesitation to come out and vote for fear of contracting or spreading Covid-19. However, he also believes that the state […]
EC urges 5.8 million pre-registered voters to check, verify status in October
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a pre-registration of automatic voters (SPPA) check from Oct 1 to Oct 31 to allow 5.8 million prospective voters to check and verify their records. EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said that during that period, Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above who have not been registered as […]
Younger voters more politically adventurous
KUCHING: Young voters particularly those who will be allowed to vote for the first time can have a massive impact on the country’s political development. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said young voters can go either way, for the government of the day or against it. “Youths tend to […]
