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GPS coalition partners defer Bawang Assan candidate choice to Abang Johari

The Sarawak United People's Party says coalition partners have agreed to let GPS chairman Abang Johari Openg make the final decision on the Bawang Assan candidate selection.

LSN Malaysia · 31 October 2026

GPS coalition partners defer Bawang Assan candidate choice to Abang Johari

Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) president Dr Sim Kui Hian confirmed that GPS coalition partners had reached consensus to allow the coalition's chairman to determine the candidate for the Bawang Assan seat.

The arrangement delegates the candidate selection process to Abang Johari, reflecting the internal agreement among the coalition members on how to handle the nomination for this particular constituency.

This decision underscores the collaborative structure within the GPS coalition, with partner parties trusting the coalition chairman's judgment on candidate placement for key electoral contests in Sarawak.

The move comes as GPS continues preparations for upcoming electoral challenges, with the coalition maintaining internal discipline through its established decision-making framework.