Cops well prepared for Jepak by-election
KUCHING: The police are all geared up for the Jepak state by-election, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said today. “We have already made preparations in terms of manpower. We have also carried out our plannings to ensure this by-election goes smoothly,” he told a press conference today. However, the police have yet […]
RM2 mln to conduct Jepak by-election
KUCHING: A sum of RM2 million is needed to conduct the Jepak state by-election, involving 446 election workers. Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said 15 voting centres and 46 polling streams, including one early voting centre and early polling stream, will be set up for the by-election. The 2023 Supplementary Electoral Roll, […]
EC to hold special meeting on Jepak by-election
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting on the Jepak by-election on Sept 25. The meeting is being held after the EC received an official notification today from State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar on the unexpected vacancy. “In accordance with Article 21(5) of the […]
EC notified of Jepak state seat vacancy
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Assembly has notified the Election Commission (EC) of the vacancy for the N67 Jepak state seat following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Talib Zulpilip last Friday. State Legislative Assembly speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said he had submitted an email to EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh […]
Jepak rep urges Muslim unity to safeguard peace
BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip has called on the Muslim community in the region to prioritise unity and protect the prevailing peace and order. He stressed the utmost importance of unity, cooperation and tolerance to preserve peace, harmony and political stability while guarding against any divisive elements. Describing the people in the country, especially […]
Jepak rep hopes board will do more to protect nipah, sago resources
KUCHING: Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip hopes that with the establishment of the Sago and Nipah Development Board Bill 2022, it will increase research and planting, production of sago and downstream products. He also said that with the Bill, it would protect the nipah plants, as part of the environment and food industry which is […]
Let CM decides Jepak’s candidacy
BINTULU: “It is up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg whether Jepak incumbent Datuk Talib Zulpilip will remain as a candidate in the 12th general election (PRN12),” said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Jepak information chief Othman Mat . He stressed that whatever the decision of the party president will […]
Jepak included in state development agenda
BINTULU: The constituency of Jepak is part of the state government’s development agenda, said Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. He said under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government, the area will be developed to the same level as other areas in the state. “The Batang Kemena bridge […]
Work with government to ensure prosperity
BINTULU: Non-government organisations (NGOs) in Bintulu are urged work with the state government to ensure continued prosperity and development in the state. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip, said this was because there are still a lot of development to be made for the benefit of the people in […]
Recipients to put grants to good use
BINTULU: The recipients of the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants in the Jepak constituency here are grateful to the state government for the assistance allocated to them. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip had presented an MRP grant of RM227,500 to 31 recipients representing clubs, associations and non-governmental organisations […]