Author: Dr Nur Aida Kipli

Empowering women in development

To be a developed region or territory of Malaysia by 2030 and ensure continued progress after that, Sarawak must not overlook or disregard the participation of its women in various fields of endeavours. This is why Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is fully committed to empowering the women in the development

All eyes on GPS

The election atmosphere in Sarawak is calm and under control even though rival parties have their own ways of addressing issues brought up by voters. This is because the candidates in Sarawak are ethical. Every candidate tries hard to articulate his/her party’s manifesto and fight for the party’s cornerstones. No

Parties are candidates’ pillars of support

WE frequently hear and read in the media about phrases that inspire the hopes and aspirations of candidates. We do not deny that each candidate has a variety of serious and logical recommendations for voters such   as proposing answers to the problem of access to a good health system, adequate

Campaign etiquette must be followed

Here, I wish to touch on campaign etiquette. When campaigning, etiquette is assumed to be observed. For instance, in their eagerness to attract more people, party candidates sometimes go beyond what a reasonable person will allow, such as insulting and exposing the so-called shortcomings of the opponent. Some politicians have

Candidates attracts voters

The election fever is intensely felt now. Numerous candidates are fighting to win the hearts of people and voters in their respective constituencies. Some individuals go from morning to evening and into the night. Some even bring their families on the campaign trail to show support for the candidate. But

Towards a high income, developed state by 2030

A clear understanding of the concept of a developed nation is important. A developed nation refers to a country with a high level of development based on particular criteria, such as per capita income, i.e. a country with a high gross domestic product (GDP). The industrial sector is essential for

Restoring MA63 rights, defending Sarawak’s rights

ONCE more, I peruse the content of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) manifesto. One that catches my attention is Thrust 2 – preserving Sarawak’s rights within the Federation of Malaysia in accordance with MA63, the Inter-Governmental Report, the Sarawak Constitution and the Federal Constitution. Before elaborating further on this topic,

GPS offers hope of even better Sarawak

Today, we continue to discuss manifestos. They are clear statements that will serve as directions for political parties to get the support of voters in this 15th general election. Today’s discussion will centre on the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Manifesto, which was released on November 6. For the record, GPS

Manifesto : Oat from ‘We’ to you

THE election arena is no stranger to manifestos which help the political parties to market their agendas to potential voters. Every topic presented depends on a party’s ability to communicate information in terms that potential voters can understand. The candidate acts as a means for communicating this platform to residents

Candidates must be credible

Election candidates must be credible. Credibility can be discussed from a variety of perspectives including character, leadership style, communication, and other factors. Credibility may be difficult to define objectively. However, a candidate’s credibility is different from other issues. Before they are selected, all candidates are carefully examined and their backgrounds