By Doreen Ling
KUCHING, Nov 10: “As Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman, I am contesting in all 82 seats”—this was the tongue-in-cheek response by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg when asked on the possibility of him contesting in the Demak Laut seat in the Sarawak Election 2026.
The remark came following a doorstep interview when reporters asked him about the strategic importance of Tanjung Embang, which is set to become one of Sarawak’s focal points for new economic development.
He said that the main processing facility related to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure would be in Tanjung Embang, including an AI campus.
Tanjung Embang, which is part of the Demak Laut constituency, is also the proposed location for a deep-sea port and a new international airport.
However, the Premier’s response did not confirm whether he would be contesting in Demak Laut in the upcoming Sarawak polls.
The incumbent Demak Laut assemblyman is Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, while Abang Johari is the incumbent for Gedong. — DayakDaily
