KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is in no hurry to unveil its candidates for the 13th Sarawak General Election (SGE13), with the coalition taking a cautious approach ahead of nomination day on November 28.
GPS’ Chairman, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, said there was still sufficient time before nomination day, stressing that the coalition should not rush the announcement.
“Let us wait first. We must be careful. We are not rushing. Nomination day is on November 28, so we still have about two weeks to go,” he said.
He told reporters this after launching the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth Sarawak Election Machinery at Kampung Stakan Melayu here today.
In his speech, Abang Johari reaffirmed PBB’s position as the backbone of the Sarawak Government under GPS, saying the party’s strength was supported by all segments of society, including youths, women and senior citizens.
He said a party’s strength depended not only on public support but also on proper planning and policies that prioritised the people’s interests and aimed to elevate Sarawak’s standing.
He also highlighted the importance of continuity in PBB’s leadership, saying the party’s struggle must remain firmly upheld despite changes in leadership over the years.
“Although the leadership changes, the spirit remains one,” he said.
Abang Johari said PBB also shared its strength with other GPS component parties and was prepared to assist its coalition partners whenever they encountered difficulties to ensure political unity in the state remained intact.
He added that PBB, as the backbone of GPS, would continue to play an important role in securing the coalition’s victory in the coming election.
“PBB, as the backbone, will deliver victory to GPS,” he said.
GPS comprises four component parties, namely PBB, the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP).
