Sarawak State Election: PRS Ngemah service centre clarifies that Anyi Jana has remained interested to contest as GPS candidate

KANOWIT, Nov 1 2026: PRS Ngemah service centre clarified that Anyi Jana has remained interested in offering his services and is considering a candidacy under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) banner to defend his Ngemah seat in the 13th state election.

It described speculations posted on social media claiming that he will be a candidate for Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) as untrue and baseless.

"The circulation of such posters and claims, without clear verification, only serves to create confusion and foster an unwarranted perception among the public," the service centre clarified.

It added the matter of candidacy should not be treated as a subject for rumours, assumptions, or unverified information. 

It said official decisions regarding candidates are subject to announcements and determinations made by the leadership of the respective parties of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

The service centre urged parties involved to cease the dissemination of speculations and claims that could mislead the public.

Meanwhile, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) N.49 Ngemah Division will take appropriate action to address and refute the spread of this inaccurate information through the proper channels.

"Having differing views is acceptable, but one must not distort the facts," the service centre said, appealing for respect to thee political process and not treat speculation as if it were an official statement.

Sarawak State Election: Still too early to discuss cooperation with state DAP, says PBDS secretary-general

KUCHING, Nov 1 2026: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) secretary-general Sanjan Daik stressed that it is still too early for PBDS to discuss  with the state DAP on the possibility of cooperation in the 13th state election.

Caption: PBDS secretary-general Sanjan Daik says discussions for cooperation  with the state DAP may take place after the EC has announced the dates of nomination and polling days

"Yes," he said when asked if PBDS may discuss the cooperation after the Election Commission has announced the dates of nomination and polling days.

Sanjan was asked to respond to Sarawak DAP Chong Chieng Jen's remarks that the state DAP would meet with PBDS president (John Brian Anthony anak Jeremy Guang) to discuss possible cooperation ahead of the  state election.

The Borneo Post quoted Chong as saying that both parties shared common ground and had a common opponent, providing a basis for discussions on strengthening the opposition in Sarawak.

“It’s too early to say that DAP and PBDS will be working together, but we have a lot of common grounds and one opponent. So, that lays down the foundation of working together," he was quoted as saying.

Sarawak State Election: Sarawak DAP identifies seven seats in Kuching and Bau to be contested

KUCHING, Nov 1 2026: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the party has identified seven seats in Kuching and Bau to be contested in the 13th coming state election.

Caption: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen (seated, third from right) with the state DAP committee members

He said the seats in Kuching  are Padungan, Pending, Batu Kawa, Kota Sentosa, Batu Kitang, and the seats in Bau are Opar and Tasik Biru.

Chong told reporters that Batu Lintang constituency is under consideration, pointing out that there is a possibility that the party would put a candidate in Batu Lintang.

He said the decision was made at the state committee  meeting this morning that he chaired.

"As for Sibu, Sarikei, Bintulu and Miri, we will share our decisions within the next one to two weeks.,"he explained.

"Our focus remains on bringing more voices into the State Legislative Assembly and ensuring stronger checks and balances for the people of Sarawak," he said.

In the 2021 state election, the State DAP won two seats, Padungan and Pending.

Sarawak State Election: Dr Jerip says leave it to wisdom of the premier if he should defend his Mambong seat

SIBURAN, Nov 1 2026: Incumbent Mambong State Legislative Assembly Member (SLM) Dr Jerip Susil has said that he is leaving it to the wisdom of Premier Abang Johari Openg to decide whether he should be renominated to defend his seat in the coming 13th Sarawak state election.

Caption: Dr Jerip Susil says he has been done his part fulfilling his responsibilities as Mambong State Legislative Member throughout his tenure

He, however, said that he, like anyone else, would await an official announcement from the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) regarding the candidates who will contest in the election.

Quoted by TV Sarawak (TVS), Dr Jerip, who is also caretaker Deputy Minister of Transport, said he has been done his part fulfilling his responsibilities as Mambong State Legislative Member throughout his tenure, which included bringing in various development projects through government allocations.

“We have been working hard on the ground for the past few years. Over these last five years, we have remained engaged with the community, supported by government allocations, including those channeled through the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) and the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP)," Dr Jerip told reporters, quoted by the state tv station.

“All the efforts and projects that were planned have been implemented. So, it is now up to the people to evaluate whether we have carried out our responsibilities well or otherwise,” he said at a press conference following the license presentation ceremony for the 2026 Class B2 Driving License Assistance Programme, organized by the Puncak Borneo Parliamentary constituency in Siburan today.

Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament Willie Mongin expressed his full support for Dr Jerip to be renominated as the elected representative for the Mambong constituency.

Willie said Dr Jerip has performed his duties well and has brought various development initiatives to the area.

He added that Dr Jerip’s renomination is also crucial to ensure the continuity of planned development projects.

Willie also voiced his support for the other two elected representatives within the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency, Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Roland Sagah Wee Inn to defend his Tarat state constituency and Miro Simuh to defend the Serembu state constituency.

“In my view, while much progress has been achieved, we must also acknowledge that there are still unresolved issues and shortcomings that can be addressed.

“Should all three of them be renominated, I will give them my full support.

“The continuity of the cooperation established over the past five years is vital, as stability and continuity are what bring progress to the people,” he stated.

Three-year old Miri City Clinic first in Sarawak to receive accreditation from Malaysian Society for Quality in Health

MIRI, NOV 1 2026: Miri City Health Clinic has become the first health clinic in Sarawak to receive accreditation from the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) for a four-year period—a recognition of the quality standards of the services provided by the facility.

Caption: Minister Lee Kim Shin (centre) cutting the anniversary cake of the Miri City Health Clinic

Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin said the achievement is highly commendable, given that the clinic is a relatively new health facility, having been in operation for only about three years.

He was speaking at the ‘Annual Dinner & Celebration of MSQH Accreditation’ for the Miri City Health Clinic held here last night.

Lee said the success demonstrates that an organisation’s age is no barrier to achieving excellence, rather, success depends on strong leadership, a high level of commitment, and teamwork.

He also extended his congratulations to the entire clinic team, including management, medical officers, nurses, healthcare personnel, laboratory and pharmacy staff, as well as administrative and support staff—for their contributions toward attaining this recognition.

Lee expressed his hope that this accreditation will serve as a catalyst for the clinic to consistently maintain high-quality service standards, prioritize patient safety, and act as a benchmark for other health facilities across Sarawak.