GE15: GPS to unveil candidates Nov 3, featuring up to 14 new faces

KUCHING – Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is expected to unveil its parliamentary candidates on November 3, two days prior to nomination, with as many as 14 new faces on the list.

GPS chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state coalition has somewhat finalised its list of candidates.

In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune yesterday, Abang Johari said GPS’ largest component party, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), will field new and young faces.

Abang Johari, who is PBB president, disclosed that the party will see three new faces for the election on November 19.

He revealed that one of the three will be a young woman who is experienced.

“This includes Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak, and Progressive Democratic Party, which will also field new faces.

“If we count, approximately 10 to 14 are new candidates,” he said.

On the seats to be contested by SUPP, Abang Johari said three might see new faces fielded.

“As for the Serian seat, it will remain. And maybe one or two of the (SUPP) candidates who hold a state seat, but will for the first time contest in the GE15,” he added.

In the last parliamentary election, SUPP contested in seven seats. – Borneo Post Online, October 28, 2022