Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has announced that it has yet to finalise or approve any nominees for the state legislative assembly election, which must be held by April 2027. The coalition’s supreme council says it will only start selecting and endorsing candidates closer to the poll date, giving itself enough time to gather input from the grassroots and settle any internal discussions.

Key points:

1. Election timing
– Under Sarawak’s constitution, the 12th State Legislative Assembly’s five-year term concludes in June 2027.
– Once the assembly is dissolved, elections must occur within 60 days, effectively setting a deadline in April 2027.

2. GPS’s candidate-selection process
– Each of GPS’s four component parties—PBB, PRS, PDP and SUPP—will nominate names to a central vetting committee.
– Prospective candidates will face interviews, background checks and performance assessments at divisional and state levels.
– GPS leaders emphasise the importance of selecting community-rooted contenders who can uphold the coalition’s development and autonomy achievements.

3. Coalition unity and strategy
– To prevent internal disputes, GPS will maintain the seat allocations agreed after the 2021 state election.
– There have been no formal talks about seat swaps or contests among GPS parties.
– The focus remains on continuity—building on gains in infrastructure, education and rural welfare.

4. Opposition and broader context
– Sarawak BN and Pakatan Harapan continue to monitor and prepare their own candidate line-ups.
– Observers say GPS’s “wait-and-see” tactic buys time to assess public sentiment, especially on national issues like cost of living and federal-state relations.

GPS chair and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the coalition is first strengthening its machinery and engaging with communities across the state. “We want to ensure that when we announce our candidates, they are the very best individuals—capable of moving Sarawak forward,” he added.

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