KUCHING: Issues pertaining to teens and young adults must be given attention in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15), following the implementation of Undi18 and automatic voter registration. Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) president Gary Ningkan said it is encouraging to see those aged between 18 and 21 are now
KUCHING: Datuk Larry Sng will be defending his parliamentary seat in Julau in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). On Facebook this morning, he said he will continue to serve and help the people in Julau. “I’m now a resident and voter in Julau,” he said in the post using
KUCHING: Sarawak needs a supportive environment and male allies to encourage more Dayak women to stand and win in elections. The Dayak Woman founder Venessa Sambai Usek said the traditional gender roles and adequate resources as well influence were among the two main challenges for Dayak women to win elections
KUCHING: An attempt by lawyer Rita Sariman Insol to become the first Dayak woman to be elected as a member of parliament (MP) did not materialise in the last general election (GE14) after she failed to win Selangau for Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS). She was defeated by Baru Bian, who
SPAOH: All the candidates contesting in the coming 15th General Election (GE15) should avoid the temptation of raising racial during the campaign period in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said doing so was akin to pouring the “tuba” fish poison into the state multi-racial society. “In a plural
KUCHING: Sarawak PKR will use the Pakatan Harapan (PH) logo in the 15th general election (GE15). Its deputy chairman Abun Sui said it has been decided by the PH Presidential Council that all coalition partners use only one logo in the election. “We hope Sarawak PH, particular PKR, will contribute
KUCHING: It may be premature to name the new faces from Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) who will contest in the 15th General Election (GE15) but one name that keeps coming up is Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie. Political scientist Prof Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan of Universiti Putra Malaysia said the
KUCHING: The Consumers Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) hopes the Budget 2023 will include more or higher subsidies to allow people to purchase essential items at affordable prices, despite global uncertainties. Its President Michael Tiong said this could ensure the people would not be severely affected by the increase in
KUCHING: An exhibition to encourage survivors of sexual harassment and violence to share their stories will be held at Old Court House, Kuching, from Oct 15 to 31. Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) Dr Angie Garet said the “Breaking Our Silence” exhibition is part of the #BukanSalahKamek (It’s Not
KUCHING: Sarawak Government has appointed a rescue contractor to take over the Marudi Bridge project and is expected to complete by 2024. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the previous contractor was terminated after they failed to deliver on time. “People have been asking me
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