GPS being realistic, Fazzrudin tells Voon
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should be allowed to deliver on its promises to the people of Jepak as pledged before the 12th state election in 2021. Chief political secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this is what the people want and not play politics. “GPS leaders are being realistic on the prospect […]
Three-cornered fight in Jepak by-election
By Goh Pei Pei & Nurul Shima Shahminon BINTULU: The upcoming Jepak state by-election on Nov 4 will see a three-cornered fight, with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskandar Turkee facing off against two opposition candidates. Returning officer Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey made this announcement at the Bintulu Civic Centre nomination center today, confirming that […]
PSB pledges full support for GPS candidate in Jepak by-election
BINTULU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) have pledged to campaign for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskander Turkee in the Jepak by-election to secure a resounding victory for the state ruling coalition. The party’s president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said PSB’s presence at the Bintulu Civic Centre’s nomination centre today (Oct 21) was a demonstration […]
Jepak by-election nomination centre opens at 9 am
BINTULU: Nomination for the Jepak state by-election is opening at 9 am today at Dewan Suarah here. The process is scheduled to last for an hour after which the returning officer, Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey, will announce the candidates for the by-election. The by-election is being held following the death of assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip, […]
All eyes on Jepak
‘Choose a candidate who prioritises service above all else, for it is through dedicated civil servants that positive change is made.’ – Anonymous It is election season once again in Sarawak, this time in the state constituency of Jepak. Compared to eleven months ago during the 15th General Election (GE15), the atmosphere is more subdued […]
No question about GPS winning but contest welcome
KUCHING: It is quite obvious that any individual or political party, especially Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) and Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) will not make an impact in the Jepak state seat by-election. Political scientist of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Professor Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan said these parties have been tested in previous elections. “They […]
Abang Johari keeps GPS candidate for Jepak by-election under wraps
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg remained tight-lipped about the candidate who will be contesting under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ticket in the Jepak state seat by-election. “We will announce it tomorrow or the following day. “The candidate is a man; he’s a local,” he said, declining to elaborate further. […]
Jepak By-Election: Candidate to be known in three days
BINTULU: The candidate from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) who will represent the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in contesting the by-election for the Jepak state constituency will be announced within three days. Premier and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to give time to some […]
Bintulu PBB Zone supports Premier’s Jepak candidate
BINTULU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) from Bintulu Zone pledged full confidence and support to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in the selection of candidates from PBB to represent Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the Jepak state by-election. PBB senior vice president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was […]
GPS will retain Jepak, says Uggah
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak, which will be represented by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in Jepak in the coming by-election, is confident of retaining the state seat, said the party’s deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. As it is traditionally a PBB seat, Uggah expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious on Nov […]