By Amanda L
KUCHING, Nov 15: The names of all 82 candidates who will represent Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 13th Sarawak Election will be revealed on Nov 25.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg confirmed the announcement date when met by reporters after the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) convention at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.
He said the party might make changes to its candidate line-up, with a combination of younger and more experienced individuals to be considered.
“I have always emphasised that we are fighting under the name of PBB and carrying the mandate of the party.
“Of course, there may be changes, with a combination of young and experienced individuals among the candidates we put forward,” he said.
Abang Johari said the convention held today was the final one organised by PBB, following similar sessions involving members from the Northern, Central and Eastern zones.
He said the conventions had provided the party with more than 50 pieces of feedback from grassroots members, including their views on the development and conditions in their respective areas.
He added that the final convention in the Southern zone also served as part of the party’s preparations for the coming election.
He expressed hope that PBB, as the backbone party of GPS, would continue to work closely with its coalition partners, Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP), Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), to prepare their respective election machinery.
Asked about the possibility of fielding more women candidates, Abang Johari indicated that the number could increase this year.
“We will add more women this year,” he said.
He also confirmed that GPS would field 82 candidates in the coming 13th Sarawak Election, scheduled for Dec 12. — DayakDaily
