KUCHING – The landslide victory by Gabungan Parti Sarawak in the state’s 12th election tonight is a win for all Sarawakians, especially in regard to placing the state on equal footing with Peninsular Malaysia as a regional partner in the federation, coalition chairman and newly sworn-in Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said.
He said the win meant that the people have given the mandate to the coalition to ensure Sarawak is prioritised.
It also delivered a message that political stability was key in continuing the state’s development efforts, he added.
“The mandate has also been given to us, GPS, to continue developing a sustainable economy and also social policies that prioritise the people.
“It has sent a signal of how important racial inclusiveness is in the development of our state towards 2030 regardless of our ethnic and religious differences,’ he said in his victory speech at the GPS election command centre at the Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, here tonight.
Abang Johari said that the coalition’s leadership had worked hard in ensuring a solid victory and it was now time to fulfil GPS’ election pledges.
“I am thankful to the people of Sarawak for giving this coalition the confidence to lead the state towards further excellence.
“InsyaAllah, we will move forward as a Sarawak that is progressive and a high-income state in 2030,” said Abang Johari, who also expressed his appreciation to security forces, the Election Commission and other agencies which had ensured the election ran smoothly.
Speaking to reporters later, Abang Johari said the coalition’s win also meant that the people had a clear understanding of the policies implemented by the GPS-led state government.
He also said that GPS will not accept losing candidates from other parties. – Bernama, December 18, 2021
