Author: Gabriel Lihan

Uncles delighted niece Rodiyah Sapiee taking up GE15 challenge

SIMUNJAN: Family members of Rodiyah Sapiee fully support her contesting for the Batang Sadong parliamentary seat under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming 15th general election (GE15). Two of her uncles have praised their niece for being brave and taking up the challenge. Annuar Bojeng, 61, a former soldier,

Social media synonymous with young voters

MUKAH: Social media will be an important tool to attract young voters especially in the Balingian and Mukah areas in the 15th general election (GE15). According to Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi, the young voters are synonymous with social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and other social media platforms.

Dr Rapu confident to deliver Betong

BETONG: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for the Betong parliamentary seat, Dr Richard Rapu@Aman Begri is confident of delivering the seat to the state’s ruling coalition. Dr Rapu has expressed his confidence of winning as he has made his preparations for quite a while. Dr Rapu, 59, a veterinarian

Councillors make up bulk of SUPP candidates

By G Thomas MIRI: Out of the seven candidates from the Sarawak United Peoples Party (SUPP) chosen to represent Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition in this GE15 in Sarawak, four of them are directly involved in the local council authorities. They are holding active posts in the councils in their

Time to step down, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING: Caretaker Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the decision to not seek re-election in this 15th general election (GE15) was his own accord and without anyone else’s persuasion. “I have decided to step down based on my own decision,

GPS women all set to help win GE15

KUCHING: Women in the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition are committed to helping win the coming 15th general election (GE15). “We must make sure that GPS win and we need to win in emphatic fashion in the coming GE15. This is our mission,” Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who is the

Sarawak govt remains committed to children’s welfare

KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to tackling issues related to children’s welfare. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said among the initiatives that had been introduced by the state government were the Bantuan Ihsan Kematian (BIK), Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS), Bantuan Ibu Bersalin

Penang’s Pacific West Dragon Boat Club paddle to RM5k top prize

KUCHING: Pacific West Dragon Boat Club from Penang took home the champion’s prize of RM5,000 with a time of 1hr 10mins 7secs at the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Race 2022 over the weekend. Boneka Paddlers from Brunei, clocking a time of 1hr 10mins 16secs, finished second while third and fourth

Potential contractors must be innovative

KUCHING: Promote independence in business and entrepreneurship and not rely on government’s initiatives, says Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. As such, the caretaker Works Minister called on future and young contractors to be innovative and creative in their pursuit for future job prospects. “Use your skills to

GE15: Anwar to announce PKR Sarawak candidates on Nov 1 – Dr Teo

KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to announce the party’s Sarawak candidates for the 15th General Election (GE15) on Nov 1. PKR Sarawak vice president Dr Michael Teo said the party president will visit the state and make the announcement on that day. “Anwar