Tanjong Datu by-election outcome proof of people's confidence
The Barisan Nasional (BN)'s victory in yesterday's Tanjong Datu state by-election is proof of the people's confidence in the BN government and its development agenda, said MCA secretary general Datuk
Sun Feb 19 2017
Late Adenan will be eternally remembered, say political analysts
BN's massive victory in the Tanjong Datu by-election yesterday means that the name and legacy of the late fifth Sarawak CM, Tan Sri Adenan Satem, will be eternally cherished by Sarawakians.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Three main factors contribute to Jamilah's win - Wan Junaidi
Firstly, it is the sterling record of the incumbent Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who was Sarawak fifth chief minister, in the constituency.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Big majority proves people still remember Tok Nan's contributions - PBB sec gen
Rundi says the increased vote majority garnered by Jamilah also showed that the new Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg was being accepted and gaining more respect from the people.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election: Jamilah's majority beyond expectations - Johari
He said that it was also a very sweet victory because BN's objective to have the two opposition candidates in the fray to lose their deposits was met.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election: BN wins by even bigger majority
BN candidate Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu defeated Parti Reformasi Negeri Sarawak's (STAR) Johnny Aput and Rapelson Richard Hamit from Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Baru, by a majority of 6,443 votes.
Sat Feb 18 2017
All 16 Tanjong Datu by-election polling centres closed
Three more polling centres for the Tanjong Datu state by-election closed at 5 pm, concluding the voting process at all the 16 polling centres.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election, an opportune warming up for EC in facing GE14
Its chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said it would add up to their officers' expriences in conducting an election well.
Sat Feb 18 2017
72 per cent turnout is achieveable - Abang Johari
Asked if the turnout of 75 per cent set by the Election Commission (EC) could be achieved, Abang Johari says Barisan Nasional (BN)'s target was between 70 to 75 per cent.
Sat Feb 18 2017
16 polling stations open at 8am for Tanjong Datu by-election
The process is going on smoothly despite a drizzle.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election preparations in full swing
Polling preparations in full swing as Tanjong Datu by-election approaches.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election result expected by 8pm tomorrow - EC chairman
The Election Commission expects to announce the result of the Tanjong Datu state by-election by 8pm tomorrow, said EC chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Awang Tengah chides opposition candidates in Tanjong Datu by-election
Awang Tengah said opposition candidates had merely tried to claim and champion what the state government had been doing all the while.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Two opposition candidates in Tanjong Datu by-election set to lose deposit - analysts
This was because the opposition votes would be split, hence causing the two opposition candidates to lose their deposit money.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election: Good early voter turnout
A total of 162 of the 188 early voters for the Tanjong Datu by-election came out to cast their votes at two polling centres here today.
Sun Feb 12 2017
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