KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will announce its full list of 82 candidates for the upcoming 13th Sarawak General Election (SGE13) on November 25, says its chairman, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
On the possibility of changes involving incumbent candidates, Abang Johari said the party would consider fielding a combination of younger and experienced leaders to carry its mandate in the coming election.
“We are contesting under the PBB name and carrying the party’s mandate. Of course, there may be changes, with a combination of young and experienced candidates,” he told reporters after officiating at the PBB Southern Zone Special Convention 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today.
He expressed confidence that Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), as the backbone of GPS, together with its component parties, namely the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), would be ready for the polls.
On the possibility of more young leaders being fielded, he said younger members needed to be nurtured and given opportunities to gain experience.
However, he declined to disclose any names or provide further hints about the candidates, reiterating that the full list would only be announced on November 25.
Asked whether more women candidates would be fielded, he maintained that he would not reveal details ahead of the official announcement.
He said the southern zone convention was held as the party stepped up preparations for the election scheduled for December 12.
“Today is the final convention organised by PBB, following those in the northern, central, Betong and southern zones,” he added.
“Through these conventions, we have received feedback from grassroots members and gained insights into the development situation in their respective areas.”
