KUCHING (Jan 11): Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak has set its sights on winning more seats in the coming state election, as its current two-seat representation is insufficient to ensure its voice is effectively heard in the state legislative assembly. Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong said this in her speech at the opening ceremony of the [...]
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