GPS to field mix of new faces, experienced leaders in Sarawak polls [WATCH]
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will field a mix of new faces and experienced leaders in the upcoming Sarawak state election.
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KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition has announced plans to field a diverse mix of new and experienced candidates in the upcoming Sarawak state election. Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the coalition chairman and Sarawak Premier, revealed that the final candidate list will be determined at a special meeting.
Abang Johari indicated that the coalition will balance seasoned leaders with fresh faces in the race. He emphasized that some existing representatives are stepping down voluntarily, while others will continue to contest. During a press conference, he also announced the dissolution of the state assembly, set to take effect on October 26, in preparation for the 13th Sarawak state election.
The GPS coalition, comprising four component parties - Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United Peoples Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), and the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) - achieved a strong showing in the last election on December 18, 2021, securing 76 out of the 82 contested seats.
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