GPS empowered with win

Rebranding success: Abang Johari (left) being sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Sarawak at Astana Negeri before Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud after GPS secured a simple majority.

Reports by MAZWIN NIK ANIS, SHARON LING, ANDY CHUA, JOSEPH KAOS Jr and TARRENCE TAN

KUCHING: Following its landslide win in the state election, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is now in a stronger position, not only in Sarawak but also in its relationship with Putrajaya.

The ruling coalition cemented its position in the 82-seat state legislature by taking 76 seats, up from the 72 it previously held.