Tasik Biru incumbent to defend seat
BAU: Tasik Biru incumbent Datuk Henry Harry Jinep will defend his seat in the upcoming Sarawak state election. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), he revealed this when speaking at the annual general meeting of Kampung Bobak Sejinjang held at the village’s multipurpose hall here on Sunday (Nov 14). Henry, […]
Krian looks to GPS for way forward
SARATOK: Support for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will be translated to development which the Krian state constituency here has been missing out on for the last ten years. Friday Belik, a prospective Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 12th state election said it was therefore important for voters to chart a new direction. […]
PKR will not win a single seat: Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) could come home empty-handed in the next state polls, according to Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president predicted that the opposition party stood no chance in winning even a single seat. “I might sound arrogant, but with the present PKR and its leadership […]
Sarawak polls to see new faces from PBB
KUCHING: New faces are set to make up about 20 to 30 per cent of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) candidates in the coming state polls. PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this was expected based on the norms of the party in previous elections. “In PBB, there will always be roughly […]
PBB to propose only one name for Kalaka
SARATOK: Former Kalaka assemblyman Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz once again reiterated that his party will only propose one name as a candidate for the Kalaka seat to represent the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to contest in the upcoming 12th State Election. According to him, the name of the candidate […]
State govt determined to continue welfare assistance, says minister
BETONG: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government does not only focus on the physical development but also on the holistic development of the rakyat, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief lauds the initiatives provided as no other states are doing the same. “In the Ministry of Welfare, […]
Vote wisely for stability
MIRI: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has called on the voters to choose wisely in this upcoming 12th State Election for a stable and strong government. Dr Rundi, who is also Kemena incumbent, emphasised that voters need to return the mandate to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) […]
Right choice will ensure stable government
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has reiterated on how pertinent it is for Sarawak to have a stable government. In stating this, he pointed out that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, has been looking after the state and […]
Community leaders give GPS top marks
MUKAH: Community leaders in the district have thrown their weight behind Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), saying it has the credentials to continue leading the state. They said this was because the coalition had a good grasp of the people’s needs, especially in terms of urban and rural infrastructure development. And they are looking ahead to […]
Traders welcome Chinese reps in government
KUCHING: People agree that Chinese representation is crucial in government. And towards this end they are all for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s call on the community to support SUPP in the coming 12th state election so as to represent them in government. The Chinese business community, for instance, […]