{
  "id": 20124036,
  "title": "Sarawak polls: GPS to unveil 82 candidates on Nov 25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/sarawak-polls-gps-to-unveil-82-candidates-on-nov-25",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:54:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1578265/sarawak-polls-gps-unveil-82-candidates-nov-25"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUCHING - The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has announced it will reveal its 82 candidates for the 13th Sarawak state election on Nov 25. Chairman and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg revealed the list will comprise candidates from all four component parties. Speaking after the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Southern Zone Convention, the premier stated the event allowed the party to identify future leaders and evaluate current political climate in their respective constituencies. Abang Johari expressed confidence in the coalition's ability to efficiently run its election machinery, aiming for a GPS victory on Dec 12. He hinted at the possibility of fielding a mix of new and experienced candidates to maintain leadership continuity. Nominations for the election open on Nov 28 and early voting begins on Dec 8.",
  "summary": "KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will name its 82 candidates for the 13th Sarawak state election on Nov 25.",
  "key_points": [
    "GPS to unveil 82 candidates for Sarawak state election on Nov 25",
    "Candidates from four component parties to be fielded",
    "Nominations open Nov 28, early voting begins Dec 8"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The early unveiling of a unified candidate list allows the ruling coalition to test its election machinery and balance leadership continuity against the need for fresh political faces.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}