Sections

About

Get the app

Follow us on

Malaysia

AADK Sarawak chairman is GPS candidate for Jepak

GPS chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg announced this today at a hotel here after a party meeting

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 18 Oct 2023 5:38PM

AADK Sarawak chairman is GPS candidate for Jepak
Iskandar, from Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu, is a local and from the Vaie ethnic group - Sarawak Tribune pic, October 18, 2023

by Stephen Then

BINTULU - Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has named Iskandar Turkee, 54, the National Anti-Dadah Agency chairman for Sarawak, as the candidate for the Jepak by-election.

GPS chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg announced this today at a hotel here after a party meeting.

Iskandar, from Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu, is a local and from the Vaie ethnic group.

Yesterday, Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak (Aspirasi) announced its Jepak by-election candidate and pledged to highlight the woes of the rakyat caused by rising cost of living during their by-election campaign.

Aspirasi president Lina Soo announced that well-known local businessman Chieng Lea Phing, 64, to go against GPS in Jepak.

Nomination day for the Jepak by-election will be on Oct 21 and polling on Nov 4.

The by-election was called following the death of assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip. - The Vibes, October 18, 2023

Related News

Malaysia / 3w

Former GE15 candidate arrested for allegedly pushing elderly woman into drain (video)

Malaysia / 2mth

AADK calls on airlines to adopt mandatory drug screening for pilots

Malaysia / 3mth

Johor state election: DAP bets on Malay candidate in Ulu Tiram

Off beat / 4mth

KLSICCI presidential candidate says it's time to restore glory, empower the future

Malaysia / 5mth

17 new Sarawak state seats, EC still silent, says Speaker

Malaysia / 5mth

Over 70 per cent of GPs struggling to remain open - MMA

Spotlight

Malaysia

Papagomo acquitted for second time in sedition case over government, Israel claims

Malaysia

ECRL fares start at RM60, with 50% discounts for children, seniors and OKU

Malaysia

DKU seeks court action against Ismail, 16 others over Negeri Sembilan royal dispute

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Kampung Manis: Dreams of 227 families to own replacement homes draw closer

Malaysia

Fadhlina takes legal action over video of 2023 Parliament speech

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Civil servants urged to turn Selangor Sultan’s anti-graft message into action

Malaysia

Animal welfare group urges probe into alleged sexual abuse of cat in viral video

Malaysia

Macron appeals for calm after France riots: 2,400 arrested, nearly 1,000 officers injured

Malaysia

Malaysia renews offer to help Indonesia fight fires

You may be interested

Malaysia

Sabah seeks immediate payment of undisputed 40% revenue claim from 2022

Malaysia

Social media users defend UM student amid backlash over Najib fundraiser

Malaysia

Fifty-four missing Malaysians’ families may get relief as Nepal weighs faster death certificates

Malaysia

Thousands surrender medical policies as Malaysia prepares affordable MediAsas cover

Malaysia

Five states reopen schools as haze forces exam delays and outdoor curbs

Malaysia

Animal welfare group urges probe into alleged sexual abuse of cat in viral video

Malaysia

UM denies disciplinary action against student over Najib, Tabung Haji remarks

Malaysia

PKR restructures Sarawak leadership to strengthen election machinery