Come out and vote, Jepak voters told
BINTULU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women has reminded the electorate in Jepak to cast their votes on Oct 4. Its supreme council member Datuk Rosey Yunus said that it is the responsibility of the people to vote for their representative in their constituency. “The polling places in the area will have different closing hours […]
Be realistic about winning chances, and emulate PSB’s ‘stay out’ decision: Dr Rundi
KUCHING: Tell us what you can offer to Sarawakians, instead of just issuing statements merely for the sake of opposing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). This message to Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) comes from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom who advised the former to follow in the footsteps […]
GPS welcomes PSB’s support
BINTULU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has expressed their gratitude for the support extended by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the upcoming Jepak by-election. GPS Election director cum Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised that GPS’ remarkable track record in leading and administering Sarawak was a key factor […]
Focus on youth development programmes
BINTULU:The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for the upcoming Jepak by-election, Iskandar Turkee, has pledged to focus on various youth development programmes in the constituency. Iskandar said he would not only strive to preserve the legacy of the late Datuk Talib Zulpilip, but also pave the way for a brighter future for the youths. The […]
Holistic development for Jepak
BINTULU: The development master plan for the Jepak area is holistic and all parties will be given priority, especially the local residents, said the Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the state government expects rapid growth for the Jepak area in the future, especially when the Jepak bridge is completed and […]
GPS manifesto ready soon
BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is in the final stages of finalising its manifesto for the Jepak by-election. GPS Election director Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the manifesto would primarily focus on the development of the Jepak state constituency and is expected to be completed soon. He said one significant aspect of […]
Iskandar hits campaign trail to woo support
BINTULU: Iskandar Turkee, Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate for the Jepak by-election, hit the campaign trail today (Oct 22), to garner support from the local community in his debut outing. Accompanied by Deputy Premier cum GPS Election Director Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang […]
Stevenson to focus on NCR, citizenship issues
BINTULU: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) candidate Stevenson Joseph Sumbang has outlined the key focus of his campaign in the Jepak by-election. The 42-year-old businessman, who is contesting for the second time in the state constituency, has emphasised the pressing issues of native customary rights (NCR) land and citizenship in the Jepak area. “These issues have […]
GPS being realistic, Fazzrudin tells Voon
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should be allowed to deliver on its promises to the people of Jepak as pledged before the 12th state election in 2021. Chief political secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this is what the people want and not play politics. “GPS leaders are being realistic on the prospect […]
Three-cornered fight in Jepak by-election
By Goh Pei Pei & Nurul Shima Shahminon BINTULU: The upcoming Jepak state by-election on Nov 4 will see a three-cornered fight, with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskandar Turkee facing off against two opposition candidates. Returning officer Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey made this announcement at the Bintulu Civic Centre nomination center today, confirming that […]