Three-term incumbent Henry to defend Lawas from Baru Bian, old rival Japar

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By Ling Hui

KUCHING, Nov 5: Three-term incumbent Datuk Henry Sum Agong (GPS-PBB) will be defending his P222 Lawas seat against Baru Bian (PSB) and Japar Suyut (PH-PKR).

Baru, who is Selangau incumbent, has decided not to defend his fortress but shifted sails to Lawas, which is over 500km up to the northern region of Sarawak.

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All eyes will be on Henry as to how he guards his stronghold against Baru, who is Ba’kelalan assemblyman and PSB’s newly elected secretary-general.

Looking back in time, it seems that Japar was an old rival of Henry back in the 2008 general election, where Henry managed a victory in a straight fight with 7,792 majority votes. — DayakDaily