THE decision by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to use the coalition’s logo in the 12th Sarawak state elections is testimony to the solidarity forged among its four component parties, GPS secretary-general Alexander Nanta Linggi said.

He said the 82 chosen by the coalition to contest in the polls will be known as GPS candidates and not representatives of their respective parties, namely Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP).

“We are using a common logo in the state elections, which shows that we are all moving in the same direction, sharing the same manifesto and are contesting as a coalition,” he told Bernama at the handing over of official letters of candidacy to GPS candidates at the PBB headquarters in Petrajaya today.

PBB, PRS, SUPP and PDP (SPDP rebranded as the Progressive Democratic Party in November 2017) withdrew from Barisan Nasional in 2018, after the 14th general election (GE14).

They then formed GPS on June 12, 2018 to lead the state administration. 

Nanta, who is also minister of domestic trade and consumer affairs, was responding to questions on state seats traditionally held by SUPP and PDP are now going to be contested by PBB candidates. 

Among them is the Pakan seat, traditionally held by PDP, which will see former party president William Mawan Ikom contesting there again despite quitting the then SPDP to join PBB.

GPS’ candidates are: 

1.  Opar – Billy Sujang (SUPP)

2.  Tasik Biru – Henry Harry Jinep (PDP)

3.  Tanjung Datu – Azizul Annuar Adenan (PBB)

4.  Pantai Damai – Abdul Rahman Junaidi (PBB)

5.  Demak Laut – Hazland Abang Hipni (PBB)

6.  Tupong – Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (PBB)

7.  Samariang – Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (PBB)

8.  Satok – Ibrahim Baki (PBB)

9.  Padungan – Wee Hong Seng (SUPP) 

10. Pending – Milton Foo Tiang Wee (SUPP) 

11.  Batu Lintang – Sih Hua Tong (SUPP)

12.  Kota Sentosa – Yap Yau Sin (SUPP) 

13.  Batu Kitang – Lo Khere Chiang (SUPP)

14.  Batu Kawah – Sim Kui Hian (SUPP)

15.  Asajaya – Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (PBB)

16.  Muara Tuang – Idris Buang (PBB)

17.  Stakan – Hamzah Brahim (PBB) 

18.  Serembu – Miro Simuh (PBB) 

19.  Mambong – Jerip Susil (PBB) 

20.  Tarat – Roland Sagah Wee Inn (PBB) 

21.  Tebedu – Simon Sinang Bada (PBB) 

22.  Kedup – Maclaine Ben (PBB)

23.  Bukit Semuja – John Ilus (PBB) 

24.  Sadong Jaya – Aidel Lariwoo (PBB) 

25.  Simunjan – Awla Dris (PBB)

26.  Gedong – Abang Johari Openg (PBB)

27.  Sebuyau – Julaihi Narawi (PBB) 

28.  Lingga – Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor (PBB) 

29.  Beting Maro – Razaili Gapor

30.  Balai Ringin – Snowdan Lawan (PRS) 

31.  Bukit Begunan – Mong Dagang (PRS)

32.  Simanggang – Francis Harden Hollis (SUPP) 

33.  Engkilili – Desmond Sateng Sanjan (SUPP)

34.  Batang Ai – Malcom Mussen Lamoh (PRS) 

35.  Saribas – Ricky Sitam (PBB)

36.  Layar – Gerald Rentap Jabu (PBB)

37.  Bukit Saban – Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) 

38.  Kalaka – Mohamad Duri (PBB) 

39.  Krian – Friday Kadir (PDP)

40.  Kabong – Mohd Chee Kadir (PBB) 

41.  Kuala Rajang – Talif Salleh (PBB) 

42. Semop – Abdullah Saidol (PBB)

43. Daro – Safiee Ahmad (PBB)

44. Jemoreng – Juanda Jaya (PBB)

45. Repok – Huang Tiong Sii (SUPP)

46. Meradong – Ding Kuong Hiing (SUPP)

47. Pakan – William Ikom (PBB)

48. Meluan – Rolland Duat Jubin (PDP)

49. Ngemah – Anyi Jana (PRS)

50. Machan – Allan Siden Gramong (PBB)

51. Bukit Assek – Chieng Jin Ek (SUPP)

52. Dudong – Tiong King Sing (PDP)

53. Bawang Assan – Robert Lau Hui Yew (SUPP)

54. Pelawan – Michael Tiang Ming Tee (SUPP)

55. Nangka – Annuar Rapa’ee (PBB)

56. Dalat – Fatimah Abdullah (PBB)

57. Tellian – (yet to be named) 

58. Balingian – Abdul Yakub Arbi (PBB)

59. Tamin – Christopher Gira Sambang (PRS)

60. Kakus – John Sikie Tayai (PRS)

61. Pelagus – Wilson Nyabong Ijang (PRS)

62. Katibas – Lidam Assan (PBB)

63. Bukit Goram – Jefferson Jamit Unyat (PBB)

64. Baleh – Nicholas Kudi Jantai Masing (PRS)

65. Belaga – Liwan Lagang (PRS)

66. Murum – Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (PRS)

67. Jepak – Talib Zulpilip (PBB)

68. Tanjong Dato – Pang Leong Ming (SUPP)

69. Kemena – Stephen Rundi Utom (PBB)

70. Samalaju – Majang Renggi (PRS)

71. Bekenu – Rosey Yunus (PBB)

72. Lambir – Ripin Lamat (PBB)

73. Piasau –Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew (SUPP)

74. Pujut – Adam Yii Siew Sang (SUPP)

75. Senadin – Lee Kim Shin (SUPP)

76. Marudi – Penguang Manggil (PBB)

77. Telang Usan – Dennis Ngau (PBB)

78. Mulu – Gerawat Gala (PBB)

79. Bukit Kota – Abdul Rahman Ismail (PBB)

80. Batu Danau – Paulus Palu Gumbang  (PBB)

81. Ba’kelalan – Sam Laya (PDP)

82. Bukit Sari – Awang Tengah Ali Hasan (PBB).

The Election Commission has set nominations for December 6 and polling on December 18. Early voting will be held on December 14. – Bernama, December 3, 2021.