GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Abang Johari Openg will make a decision on the coalition’s relationship or cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN).

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Fadillah Yusof said this followed PN’s move to contest four parliamentary seats – Saratok, Lubok Antu, Bintulu and Batang – in Sarawak in the 15th general election.

“To my understanding PN wants to be ‘friends’ with GPS and will not contest in Sarawak.

“But when they (PN) place their candidates (in Sarawak)... in a democratic country GPS will fight them.

“We will decide (regarding ties with PN) when the time comes and we have given full mandate to Abang Johari on this matter,” he told reporters after attending a campaign programme in conjunction with the polls in Kuching today.

GPS comprises PBB, Sarawak United Peoples’ Party, Parti Rakyat Sarawak and Progressive Democratic Party.

Polling has been set for November 19 and early voting on November 15. – Bernama, November 7, 2022.