KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will announce its full slate of 82 candidates for the upcoming state election on Nov 25, three days prior to nomination day, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said on Sunday (Nov 15).
Speaking to reporters after attending the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) southern zone special convention, the GPS chairman confirmed the announcement date while declining to disclose specific names or whether the lineup would feature increased female representation.
"What is important is that we continue PBB's struggle and work for victory," he said.
Abang Johari stated that PBB, the coalition's backbone party, will field a combination of incumbents and newcomers.
Previously, on Nov 8, he indicated that four incumbents: Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (Tupong), Datuk Ibrahim Baki (Satok), Datuk Hamzah Brahim (Stakan), and Datuk Martin Ben (Kedup), are expected to defend their seats.
PBB won all 47 seats it contested during the 2021 state election.
"With PBB'S strong spirit as GPS' backbone party and our cooperation with the other component parties of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP), Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), our machinery is ready for the coming state election," said Abang Johari.
The upcoming Sarawak state polls are scheduled for Dec 12, following nominations on Nov 28. GPS will officially launch its election machinery on Nov 22.
Addressing delegates from 26 southern zone branches spanning Opar to Gedong, Abang Johari emphasised party unity, consensus, and political stability.
