KUCHING – Sarawak Bersatu will work with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) on the possibility of fielding candidates in the 15th general election.
Its chairman Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said preliminary discussions held between GPS chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin established an understanding that Bersatu would not field a candidate in the state polls this Saturday, but would consider running in the next general election.
“Both GPS and Perikatan Nasional are friends. We have a strong understanding that Bersatu will support GPS in the polls and cooperate in the GE.
“Insya-Allah, there will be some seats for us to work with GPS on in the next GE,” he said.
Jaziri explained that Sarawak Bersatu is expected to defend the Saratok seat currently held by Datuk Ali Biju and Puncak Borneo by Datuk Willie Mongin in the next GE, and is considering adding candidates in several constituencies, depending on an agreement by both parties.
Meanwhile, Jaziri stressed that the Sarawak Bersatu machinery also worked hard to help GPS candidates during campaigning and held a briefing for party supporters voting for GPS candidates on Saturday.
He said Sarawak Bersatu was committed to supporting all GPS candidates under the leadership of Johari, who is also the chief minister, based on the understanding that had been established between GPS and PN.
“We fully support all GPS candidates and at the same time I am confident they can win and retain the seats won previously in the state polls,” he added. – Bernama, December 16, 2021
