Author: Jacintha Jolene

82 5G sites identified in state

KUCHING: About 82 sites in Sarawak have been identified for the implementation of 5G network services soon, said Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julahi Narawi. He said Kuching, Miri and Bintulu were included in the first phase of the project, with Sibu in the second phase. “This is one of

Call to trust, fully support GPS

KUCHING: Sarawakians are called to trust and fully support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to ensure all planned development agendas can be realised. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that only the GPS-led government has a clear and structured agenda in developing this state for a

The more the merrier, says Abdul Karim

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader wants the coalition to deliver as many seats as possible in the 15th general election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah it was important to ensure a stronger voice in parliament to continue the fight

Bidayuh voters urged to choose GPS for better future

BAU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must win Serian, Puncak Borneo and Mas Gading in the 15th general election (GE15) to ensure a stronger representation in Parliament and the voices of the Bidayuh community are heard, says Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Deputy Minister for Transport said the Bidayuh community should

CDIC set up in Bau, more to follow

BAU: A Community Development and Intervention Centre (CDIC) has been set up here to support community-based treatment and recovery efforts on substance abuse issues. The establishment of the CDIC is one of the key strategies in Sarawak’s Integrated Action Plan for Dealing with Drug and Substance Issues (MIDS) to expand

‘Comprehensive’ GPS manifesto could spark huge GE15 win, says analyst

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should be able to win the 15th general election (GE15) handsomely judging from its “comprehensive” manifesto. Political observer Dr Gregory Hii said the manifesto was very comprehensive and covered various areas close to the hearts of Sarawakians. “This also includes political stability to allow GPS

Paddle in one direction to win all seats, says Uggah

SRI AMAN: Any discord among Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties’ grassroots members should be set aside, said GPS election director Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. According to Uggah, now is the crucial time for all the members to paddle in one direction, which is towards winning all 31 parliamentary

Voters may choose candidates over party

KUCHING: The current political scenario will favour candidates who can pull the crowds at their public ‘ceramah’ (talks). Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza opined that based on such scenario, voters may not vote based on party, but based on their choice of candidates. “The situation and the political climate in

Chinese majority seats likely to be closely fought

KUCHING: Chinese majority urban seats are likely to be the hot seats in the 15th general election (GE15), according to a political analyst. Professor Lee Kuok Tiung of Universiti Malaysia Sabah singled out seats such as Bandar Kuching, Stampin, Sarikei, Lanang, Sibu and Miri. “But I see most Sarawakians including

Big victory for stronger voices in parliament

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) manifesto is a pledge and commitment to ensure that Sarawak continues to be stable, developed and prosperous. In pointing this out, GPS deputy chairman Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan explained that the manifesto focused on five main pillars which were centred on 25 thrusts.