{
  "id": 16266936,
  "title": "Abdul Karim leaves decision on election candidates to Abang Jo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/abdul-karim-leaves-decision-on-election-candidates-to-abang-jo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128723/abdul-karim-leaves-decision-on-election-candidates-to-abang-jo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the Information Chief of the PBB party, has relinquished the authority to choose Sarawak's GPS candidates for the upcoming 13th State Election to Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the Premier of Sarawak and Chairman of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak. Abdul Karim has declared his willingness to step down from defending his seat if required, but emphasized that the ultimate decision lies with the party's deliberations and the constituents of his represented area. If the party and residents believe his services are still needed, he is not willing to decline their request.",
  "summary": "PARTI Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information Chief, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, has left it to the Premier of Sarawak, who is also the Chairman of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, to determin...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}