Jerip in pole position for PBB at Mambong
KUCHING: There is no official announcement yet but voters in Mambong can expect Datuk Dr Jerip Susil to be renominated to defend the seat in the coming 12th state election. This is based on the groundswell of support for Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) main component Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB) in the area. In addition, Dr […]
Stable government key to bright future, says CM
BY MARGARET RINGGIT & NATASHA JEE MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg vowed to bring in more development projects to Subis, Niah and Bekenu, provided the people in the whole area give Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) a new five-year mandate. “Today’s launching (of the Waterfront Niah Phase 2) is proof […]
GPS clear choice to fulfil Adenan’s vision
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) remains fully committed to fulfil the vision of the late former chief minister Pehin Sri Adenan Satem for Sarawak. The assurance comes from GPS chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof who outlined how the GPS administration had carried on with his good work. “One example is the joint-declaration from Adenan […]
Rosey: Let GPS victory in Bekenu be a gift for CM
BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Voters in Bekenu have been told to ensure the victory of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the Bekenu seat come the 12th state election. Bekenu incumbent Datuk Rosey Yunus wants the people to stand in one spirit to make sure that GPS wins and let the winning be […]
GPS readies for battle while opposition sweats
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties have gelled as a solid front ahead of the 12th state election next month. No one would disagree. But the same cannot be said of the opposition where disagreement and disunity seem to be threatening any chance of mounting a cohesive challenge. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said […]
Demak Laut and Tupong reps to defend seats
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates will only be officially announced on Dec 4 but two more incumbents have already found out that they will get to defend their seats. They are Demak Laut incumbent Dr Hazland Abang Hipni and Tupong incumbent Fazzruddin Abdul Rahman, both from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), whose names caretaker […]
GPS assured of people’s support in Petra Jaya
KUCHING: Petra Jaya constituents will give their fullest support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates contesting in three state constituencies under the parliamentary constituency at the coming state polls. Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in assuring this, said Tupong, Samariang and Satok constituencies and their respective incumbents; Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, Datuk Sharifah […]
Only GPS understands local aspirations, says Harden
SRI AMAN: No other party understands the aspirations of the people of Sarawak besides Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Simanggang incumbent Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He thus reminded the people not to go for the opposition during the coming state polls if they want to see the government’s planning in development to be implemented smoothly. […]
Sungai Asap sub-district to full district under study
SUNGAI ASAP: The Sarawak government will study a proposal to upgrade Sungai Asap sub-district into a full district. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the State Secretary Office would conduct a study on the matter. “We will see what their recommendation is in terms of the boundary and also the […]
Awang Tengah keeps faith in voters’ wisdom
BAU: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah on Saturday wondered if voters in Sarawak would actually favour peninsula-based parties which were rejected by the people there. He believes the people will be able to evaluate for themselves if they should vote for the opposition in the coming 12th state election. Awang Tengah pointed to […]