Analyst predicts state polls this month
KUCHING: A fresh mandate from the people is needed as soon as possible and the most opportune time for it is this November when the Covid-19 situation is improving, opined political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. He noted that there had been speculations that the Sarawak election would be held within this month and he believed […]
GPS: Caring and responsible government
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is a caring and responsible government focused on the welfare of its people. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said one example is the survey of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land as part of the state’s ongoing efforts in putting the people first. “Deputy Chief Minister […]
GPS-led state govt can lead Sibu forward
KUCHING: Only the Sarawak government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) can transform Sibu and bring it to greater heights, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The state Local Government and Housing Minister added that the state government was able to do so much for Sarawakians due to its autonomy and also financial independence. “We […]
Time to change Bawang Assan’s representative, says SUPP’s Lau
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau has called for a change of representative in the Bawang Assan constituency. “This is because Bawang Assan has lagged behind in terms of overall development with areas still without public road access, electricity and treated water. “It is time for a change,” he […]
The challenges GPS will face
SPAOH: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will face three major challenges in the upcoming state election, opined Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. The Assistant Minister for Law State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring said firstly, GPS, a coalition of local political parties, will be contesting for the first time using its ‘Kenyalang’ symbol and going on […]
Uggah chides detractors for lying
SPAOH: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has challenged his detractors to show proof that the Iban majority seat had little progress and development under him. He said certain quarters had often harped on the issue when alluding to his constituency. “They are actually resorting to telling lies to discredit me, the GPS […]
GPS will win big, predicts observer
KUCHING: Political observer Datuk Peter Minos predicts that 80 percent of Sarawakian voters will cast their votes for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) at the 12th state election. He opined that Sarawakians would not allow the opposition to take over the government in the next election. “On the young voters of 18 years old, GPS […]
GPS ready to face young voters in Sarawak state election
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is not afraid to face young voters in the next state election and would welcome them as the inheritors who would determine the future. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) assistant secretary-general Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the GPS state government has prioritised the views of the younger generation even before the […]
PBB ensures continuous preparation for polls
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), as the backbone of Gabung Parti Sarawak (GPS), has made the necessary early and continuous preparations for the upcoming state election. PBB vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the 12th state election would be different compared to previous elections especially in terms of campaigning due to the […]
No need for Putera, Putri wings
KUCHING: There is no need for Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) to establish a ‘Putera and Puteri’ wings. PPB vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believed that the party’s Women Wing and Youth Wing were sufficient. “However, it is up to the Women Wing and Youth Wing to establish sub-committee or sub-wing to ensure that […]