The more the merrier, says Abdul Karim
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader wants the coalition to deliver as many seats as possible in the 15th general election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah it was important to ensure a stronger voice in parliament to continue the fight for Sarawak’s rights. “All 31 […]
Call to ensure good voter turnout
KUCHING: Village heads in Pantai Damai constituency are urged to mobilise as many voters to turn up on polling day. In stating this, Pantai Damai assemblyman cum Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) operation director for Santubong, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi disclosed that the constituency now had 37,000 registered voters. “The voter turnout is crucial for […]
Batang Lupar voters look forward to Shafizan as MP
PUSA: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) youngest candidate Mohamad Shafizan Kepli in the 15th general election (GE15) is suddenly thrust into the limelight. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) candidate for Batang Lupar is gaining popular fast among the local community in his constituency – perhaps because of his active involvement in the party as well […]
GE15: GPS manifesto realistic and fulfillable
KOTA PADAWAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has described the Gabungan Parti Sarawak 15th General Election (GE15) manifesto as realistic and can be fulfilled. He said the state ruling coalition is able to implement what it promised as the party had done when its manifesto was […]
Paddle in one direction to win all seats, says Uggah
SRI AMAN: Any discord among Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties’ grassroots members should be set aside, said GPS election director Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. According to Uggah, now is the crucial time for all the members to paddle in one direction, which is towards winning all 31 parliamentary seats in the 15th general […]
Rubiah seeks third term in straight fight
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A straight fight is shaping up in Kota Samarahan with incumbent Datuk Rubiah Wang (GPS-PBB) pitted against Abang Abdul Halil Abang Naili of Amanah. The official announcement of their nomination was made by Election Commission (EC) Returning Officer Anuar Da’an in the Kota Samarahan Civic Centre, here on Saturday. Rubiah was the first […]
Uggah: Crucial to mentor younger generation in politics
KUCHING: Mentoring the younger generation is equally vital because getting into politics is not as easy as it may seem, said Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas. Uggah, who is also the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president, said this when asked to comment on Santubong incumbent Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s decision not […]
Rohani can count on legacy in chequered career
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 notified of the party leadership’s […]
GPS confident of victory in Sibu, Lanang
SIBU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) victory in Sibu during the last state election bodes well for the coalition to wrest the Sibu and Lanang parliamentary seats in the uGPSpcoming 15th general election (GE15). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said, based on the voting trend during the last state […]
Sim calls for undivided support for candidates
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called on members to rally behind every candidate chosen to contest in the 15th general election. “I told everybody that once the candidate is finalised, announced and signs the watikah (appointment letter), everybody should stand behind the candidate,” he said. “Just […]
