The coalition’s spokesman, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, says GPS will treat parties such as PKR and DAP as the opposition as it plans to contest all 82 seats in Sarawak.
The coalition’s spokesman, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said Sarawak’s political landscape differs from the federal level, where cooperation between parties did not automatically translate into electoral partnerships in the state, the Dayak Daily reported.
Karim said that GPS chairman Abang Johari Openg had already stated the coalition would contest all 82 seats in Sarawak.
GPS, therefore, would contest on its own, Karim said.
“So, if PKR says it wants to collaborate, it is a bit too late for that.
“We will still treat you as the opposition,” he was quoted as saying.
Karim said the same principle applied to parties like DAP, PAS, Bersatu and Amanah.
Karim, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu information chief, questioned the prospect of Sarawak relying on West Malaysia-based parties, saying major decisions affecting the state could ultimately require approval from the national leadership.
“That is not the kind of arrangement we want.
“Why should we go through such layers when we have our own Sarawak parties that can make decisions here for the good and well-being of the people?”
The Sarawak legislative assembly was dissolved on Oct 26, paving the way for the 13th state election to be held within the next 60 days. - FMT
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