Salang ready to rumble in comeback bid
IN boxing parlance the electoral contest shaping up in Julau is best described as a rumble in the jungle, with a seasoned campaigner who lost his crown to a young upstart back in the ring for a rematch. By all counts Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum who suffered a shock defeat to Larry Sng in the […]
Every reason to win big
There is every reason for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) – the state’s ruling coalition to put up a good showing in the 15th general election. GPS – made up of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) will be contesting in all 31 […]
Bigger state budgets under Abang Johari
By Jane Alia THE Sarawak government, led by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), never hesitates to allocate large sums of money for development under every state budget. In fact, since Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg took over the leadership in 2017, Sarawak has been one of the states with the highest budget […]
GPS committed to development
THE issue of rural and urban development in Sarawak has become the central focus of every election. With an area approximately equivalent to Peninsular Malaysia and a population density of 2 million, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is committed to developing the nine regions of the state of Sarawak. Starting with coastal areas, villages, towns, and […]
Winds of change in DAP strongholds?
KUCHING: Several DAP strongholds in the central region of Sarawak appear to be at risk as the 15th general election (GE15) campaign period enters its final phase. Political analyst Prof Dr Lee Kuok Tiung claimed it is almost certain that DAP will lose in Sarikei. “Yes, he is going to win this time despite failing […]
Pakatan Harapan must respect ‘kingmaker’ GPS
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to lead in this 15th general election (GE15). It is only a matter of how many seats the ruling coalition is able to win. As a coalition contesting in all 31 parliamentary seats in Sarawak, many are saying that GPS […]
Sarawak First powerful political sentiment: Minos
KUCHING: The ‘Sarawak First’ is a powerful political sentiment that is taking the lead and forefront in this 15th general election (GE15), said Datuk Peter Minos. The political observer stated that just like the previous state election, Sarawakians will go for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as the wind for ‘Sarawak First’ is blowing all […]
GPS will be the bride
BAU: The peninsula-based parties will be dependent on Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to form a new Federal government after the 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said GPS is an independent entity and is not tied to any political parties in the peninsula including UMNO. “There was a […]
Improve basic facilities
By Laura Jane SMART city initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to improve local authority services for city dwellers through digital technology. Miri which has been chosen as the first city to be shaped by selective usage of technology in its administration and management saw the initiative being launched on April 21, 2021 […]
Last minute push for Betong
BETONG: With just another two more days left, the tail end of the campaign period will be used wisely to reach out to voters in Betong and convince them to send the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate to Parliament, said Saribas assemblyman Mohamad Razi Sitam. “We will ensure that the community, especially the voters here […]