Author: Goh Pei Pei

Sarawak’s ART project progressing as planned, says Transport Minister

THE implementation of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project is progressing as planned by Sarawak Metro, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said ART’s Blue Line which covers Rembus to Riveria is expected to commence service in the fourth

Mavcom to ensure affordable air tickets to Sarawak during peak seasons

KUCHING: The Transport Ministry has written to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and all airlines to ensure prices of air tickets to the state remain affordable during the upcoming festive seasons, school holiday and Chinese New Year 2023. However, its Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin would still encourage travellers

How about Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs too?

KUCHING: As one of the three largest coalitions which came together to form the unity government recently, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) appears poised to get the deputy prime minister position in the federal Cabinet. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said since he was from the Pakatan Harapan, the DPM

No more political enemies; but competitors and rivals

KUCHING: The new government must now get down to the business of formulating and implementing policies that are people-centric and for the common good including steering the nation from a worsening economy. As for the leaders and members of the opposition bench, they must be allowed to play their role

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Why do urban voters still support DAP?

KUCHING: Many had expected that the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) would do well in the 15th general election (GE15), especially after having wrested several seats from DAP, including Kota Sentosa, Bukit Assek, Pelawan and Pujut in the state election in December last year. However, SUPP, as part of the

GPS proposes to form next government with PN, BN and GRS

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has proposed to form a federal government consisting of Perikatan Nasional (PN), Barisan Nasional, GPS and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), which will represent the inclusiveness of diversity and plurality of Malaysia, which comprises various races, customs and religions. A statement from Office of the

Doris creates history as first Dayak woman MP

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie has created history as the first Dayak woman to be elected as member of parliament after winning the Sri Aman parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15) yesterday. Contesting under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), she defeated three opponents, including incumbent Datuk Masir

Every vote matters; let your voices be heard

KUCHING: Tomorrow is the day for voters to decide the best candidates to represent them for the next five years; bringing desirable changes, policies as well as laws that will have a bearing on the country’s future. All Malaysians who are eligible to vote in the 15th general election (GE15)

Trajectory of economy hinges on who wins

KUCHING: The best role for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to play after the 15th general election is to throw its support behind the coalition with the most seats from the peninsula to form a strong federal government that can ensure political stability. Economist Professor Dr Geoffrey Williams said this could

50:50 for GPS and DAP in Stampin

Quote: “Whatever it is, it really boils down to the voter turnout, including the new voters and Undi18.” KUCHING: Stampin was the most keenly watched parliamentary seat in last general election in 2018 as it was witnessing ‘Clash of the Chiefs’ between the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk