Jepak by-election: No issue that GPS candidate is not a party member

Three-way fight: Chieng of Aspirasi (left), Iskandar Turkee of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (centre) and Sumbang of Parti Bumi Kenyalang. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

BINTULU: The selection of a candidate who is not a member of any party in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to represent the coalition in the Jepak state by-election is not a big issue.

Jepak Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Noriha Ali said the grassroots leaders and party supporters respect the decision made by GPS chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.