The relative calm in Betong belies the true atmosphere as the parliamentary seat is a battleground for three different personalities with impressive backgrounds and experience. The constituency is witnessing two experienced political secretaries who had served at the federal level and a brilliant former principal, who is also a leading
Even though his father has held the Sarikei parliamentary seat for two terms, it will not be easy for newcomer Roderick Wong Siew Lead, 32, to win the seat on Nov 19. A graduate in Business Administration from UNIMAS, Wong was an election agent for his father in 2018 and
WHEN Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister under Pakatan Harapan (PH) stated that the manifesto is not the Bible, it was a big mistake. Manifesto according to Kamus Dewan means a declaration to the public about the policy and purpose of a political party before an election. Simply put,
As of yesterday morning, 3,036 nomination forms for the 15th general election had been sold nationwide. Of that number, 716 forms were sold in Sabah; 326 in Perak and 266 forms sold in Selangor. Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan saw the least number of nomination forms being sold at 24. Eight parliamentary
There will be nine ‘hot seats’ being contested in the entire state in the coming 15th general election. These ‘hot seats’ will be competitive because of the weight of the candidates, local issues and domestic factors which will further intensify the competition. This will only be known after all the
Dr Michael Teo Yu Keng, 75, is a remarkable character to those who know him. His solemn countenance may appear fierce, but he is kind and easy to approach. And the warmth begins the moment he opens his mouth. Dr Teo is a well-liked medical practitioner, if not a politician.
WHO will be contesting for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the Santubong parliamentary constituency in the upcoming general election? It is the most talked about in the political arena right now and gossips are everywhere. Will Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar defend the seat? Or will he retire from
MIRI: The city of Miri is expected to receive two million visitors by the end of next year. Miri City Council’s (MCC) Standing Committee for Tourism Development chairperson Warziedea Ahmad said it is a logical expectation because currently the number of visitors to the city is increasing, after facing difficult
IF Datuk Masir Kujat intends to defend his seat this time, it will not be as good as the past three terms. Masir, 68 years old, is no longer a ruling party figure as he is now an Independent politician, having announced his exit from Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). Therefore,
THE 15th general election (GE15), scheduled for November 19, is unlikely to see Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women’s wing deputy chief Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim defend her Batang Lupar seat. According to party insiders, Rohani, who would be going for her eighth term if she contests, has been
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