Will GPS take a gamble with Willie?
KUCHING: It is anybody’s guess if Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin who has just been accepted as a PBB member will be nominated to contest the seat for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the forthcoming 15th General Election. Political analyst Assoc Prof Dr Novel Lyndon feels the jury is still out there as many […]
Willie in PBB good news
KUCHING: As all the three Bidayuh-majority parliamentary constituencies will work together under one roof of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), the matter would benefit the Bidayuh community. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos commended the decision to accept Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Willie Mongin as member of Parti Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and said it […]
GPS to contest in 31 parliamentary seats
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), which will be facing its first general election (GE) as the ruling state coalition, is gearing up to contest in all 31 parliamentary seats. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also GPS chairman, said PBB and the GPS coalition partners […]
No better govt than GPS: Jinep
KUCHING: Support the ruling state coalition in the coming general election as Sarawakians will not get a better government as the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, says Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Deputy Transport Minister II said only GPS would be able to fulfil its pledges and policies as well as the struggle of the […]
Ensure GPS wins all three Bidayuh seats
SERIAN: Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has appealed to voters to deliver the three Bidayuh-majority parliamentary seats to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). The three seats are Serian, Mas Gading and Puncak Borneo. Except for the Serian seat, the other two were won by the opposition in […]
Sarawak expects 20 to 30 percent of new faces in GE15
KUCHING: Sarawak expects to see at least 20 or 30 percent of new faces contesting in the 15th General Election (GE15). In saying this, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that in every election, there are bound to be new faces. “For Sarawak, the way I see […]
NGO plans resource centre to develop future leaders
KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI), a civil society, is planning to set up a service and resource centre to develop talented people. Newly-elected chairman Sidi Munan said the centre will provide reading and educational materials, as well as facilities to aid the personal development of its future leaders. “The centre will be equipped with adequate […]
Think of the long term, pick a new MP
SELANGAU: Senator Datuk Dr Nuing Jeluing has called on voters in the Selangau parliamentary area to pick a new representative in the forthcoming 15th General Election . UKAS quoted him as saying this was necessary following the failure of the opposition representative to bring in development for the people in the area. “We need to […]
No issue on timing of GE15
SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has no issue on the timing of next general election, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahmah Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president said the party is ready to face the 15th General Election (GE15). “Not to say that I am being arrogant here that we will win […]
SHEDA reaffirms apolitical stance, amid Kiang Chiok’s push to be election candidate
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) has reaffirmed its stance as being a non-political, non-governmental organisation (NGO). Its president Augustine Wong Chung Ho said although SHEDA members may be involved in their personal capacity in various political organisations, elections or campaigns, SHEDA itself upholds political neutrality. “Our Association’s primary objectives are […]