GPS body 13 committee preparations for the election

KUCHING, 4 Nov: The Sarawak Party Union (GPS) has set up 13 committees to coordinate and strengthen preparations for the 13th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) General Election (PRU).

The Deputy Chairman of the United People's Party (UNP), Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said, the matter was announced at a meeting of the UN High Working Council (UNSC) chaired by His Excellency Datuk Patirgi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at UN Headquarters.

According to him, the committee covers 13 main areas including secretariat, projects and manifesto, intelligence, VVIP visits, logistics and air, finance, security and legislation.

"Development of election preparations was also presented to the UN MKT, while all party branches across Sarawak were asked to be prepared for the upcoming elections", he said.

Uggah, who confirmed his appointment as GPS Election Director for the 13th Sarawak PRU DUN, said that the committee also included the presidents of the GPS component parties UN, Sarawak People's Party (PRS), Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and United People's Party of Sarawak (SUPP).

Commenting on the seat allocation and selection of candidates, he explained that GPS gave full mandate to GPS Chairman, Brother Johari to make final decisions regarding the candidates who will represent the coalition in each area.

"All parties to the GPS component agree and support the mandate", he said.

Meanwhile, he explained, the intelligence committee is responsible for identifying potential issues that arise during the election period, as well as formulating strategies to address them.

Regarding the GPS manifesto, Uggah said that the launch process is still underway and further details will be announced when it launches.

He also announced that so far there has been no decision regarding the holding of a special meeting to finalize the list of candidates for next contest.

In related developments, the UN is scheduled to hold a party convention for the southern region of Sarawak on November 15.