By Amanda L
KUCHING, Nov 15: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to go all out for a clean sweep in the 13th Sarawak Election, setting its sights on all 82 state seats.
He said the target was achievable through the coalition’s policies, development record and continued commitment to safeguarding Sarawak’s interests.
“During this election, we should aim for a clean sweep of all 82 seats based on our policies,” he said when speaking at the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Southern Zone Special Convention at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.
Abang Johari stressed that PBB’s strength depended on collective commitment rather than individuals, urging members to remain united and support whoever was chosen to represent the party.
“Even if we are not selected as candidates, we must maintain the party spirit. Just as others support us, we must also support those representing PBB,” he said.
He also called on party members to remain focused on Sarawak’s development agenda, including infrastructure expansion, economic growth and investments in emerging technologies.
Abang Johari said maintaining political stability was crucial to strengthening Sarawak’s economic independence and its ambition to become a hub for ASEAN and the wider region.
Meanwhile, GPS will announce its full line-up of 82 candidates on Nov 25 ahead of the Sarawak Election scheduled for Dec 12.
Abang Johari had earlier confirmed that the coalition was considering a mix of younger and more experienced candidates, with more women expected to be included in the line-up.
GPS comprises PBB, the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP), the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS).
The Nov 25 announcement will follow a series of PBB zonal conventions held across Sarawak, which Abang Johari said had gathered more than 50 pieces of feedback from grassroots members on development and conditions in their respective constituencies.
