By Amanda L
KUCHING, Nov 8: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that four incumbent Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) assemblymen may be retained as candidates in the upcoming 13th Sarawak Election.
Speaking at the Pemuda Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) motorcycle convoy programme at Dewan Kampung Matang Batu 10 today, Abang Johari who is the party president, gave a strong indication that these representatives would continue serving after the polls.
“Looking at them, I believe they will all remain assemblymen,” he said, hinting that they are likely to be renominated.
The four incumbents present during the event are Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (Tupong), Datuk Ibrahim Baki (Satok), Datuk Hamzah Brahim (Stakan) and Datuk Martin Ben (Kedup).
Also present were Deputy Prime Minister and PBB senior vice president Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, Sibuti MP and PBB Deputy Youth Chief Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni, and Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli.
Beyond the election announcements, Abang Johari urged PBB members to work hard to secure a resounding victory for GPS.
He emphasised that the coalition’s ongoing initiatives, spanning economic development, public welfare and free higher education, must be continued to ensure long-term benefits for all Sarawakians. — DayakDaily
