Abang Jo tells why GPS needs big win
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA and NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is set on winning big in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15) to secure a louder voice in parliament on safeguarding Sarawak’s rights. GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government will continue to fight for […]
GPS after every vote to bag big win
DEBAK: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will fight tooth and nail for every vote in the upcoming parliamentary election. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this was because it was determined to land a big win from among the 31 seats at stake. “We will ‘lawan tetap lawan’ (fight to the end) to achieve our […]
Community leaders must channel info, govt policies
SARIKEI: Community leaders need to carry out a very important task which is to channel information and government policies to the masses in addition to ensuring that the people go to the polls to carry out their responsibilities to the country. That was clearly stated from the incumbent Tanjong Manis Member of Parliament, Ir Yusuf […]
Sarawakians urged to vote for GPS candidates
KUCHING: Make Sarawak’s voice louder in the parliament by ensuring Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) win all 31 seats it contests in the forthcoming 15th general election (GE15). “In this upcoming election, Sarawakians should vote for GPS candidates,” said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Lintang Youth Chief Liew Leong Yee. He said Sarawak was now […]
State-federal conundrum
Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters. ― Abraham Lincoln, 16th US president Exactly, what is on the minds of the people of Sarawak in leading up towards the 15th […]
Sibu MP needs to highlight town’s problems in Parliament
SIBU: So, you want to be a member of parliament (MP) for Sibu? But there is a condition, which is, the elected representative must make sure to highlight the existence of Sibu and the problems faced by the town in Parliament. As it is, apparently Malayans don’t seem to know Sibu exists. Sibu Municipal Council […]
Candidates can stand anywhere
KUCHING: Since Malaysia is a democratic country, any party can contest in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15), said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “It is up to any individual whether he or she wants to change his or her parliamentary seat. This is the practice of democracy,” said the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu […]
Slowly but steadily, one park after another
KUCHING: It is good news for those residing near Lorong Batu Kawah 1C3, Sunny Hill Park here. This is because they will get to enjoy better and more facilities as its park will be upgraded. In revealing this, Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the facilities, among others, included upgrading and building new footpaths, […]
Lo confident to wrest Stampin from DAP
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang is ready to stand in the 15th general election (GE15) if he is given the opportunity. He said he was confident to wrest the Stampin parliamentary seat from the opposition and deliver it to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “Of course, how can I say no? If I’m given […]
Big battle looms in Saratok
IN this round of the general election (GE15), the Saratok parliamentary constituency is anticipated to have the most intense rivalry. This area is considered challenging because the mission of reclaiming back the seat is expected to be tough with the odds against Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). This is due to Datuk Ali Biju, the state’s […]