Sarawak Polls: Big political names submit nomination papers


KUCHING: Leading party figures vying in the 12th Sarawak state election have submitted their nomination papers after the period for submission of the documents drew to a close at 10am on Monday (Dec 6).

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who had been holding the Satok seat since 1981 before deciding to switch to Gedong in this election, submitted his nomination papers at the Gedong Community Hall.

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