GPS has proven ability to govern, says Minos

KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos believes Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will retain the state government, with the current Premier continuing to lead the administration.

He expects a new government to be in place by Dec 13.

He said GPS had demonstrated its ability to govern through its development initiatives, infrastructure projects and efforts to safeguard Sarawak’s rights and interests.

Minos contrasted this with what he described as the opposition’s focus on criticising the government, saying it should instead offer constructive alternatives and practical proposals for the state’s development.

“GPS has amply proven itself to Sarawakians that it is able and capable of running Sarawak, as well as defending Sarawak’s rights and interests,” he said.

He pointed to the development of roads, bridges, public utilities and facilities, alongside efforts to establish new and traditional industries and strengthen education and public welfare.

Among GPS’s initiatives, Minos singled out the provision of free tertiary education for Sarawakians, describing it as one of the government’s most significant investments in the state’s future.

He said developing an educated and skilled workforce was essential if Sarawak was to achieve sustainable progress and become a more advanced state.

Looking towards the next five years and beyond, Minos said the state’s ambition should be to transform Sarawak into a highly progressive and technologically advanced economy.

He noted that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s development vision, supported by efforts to generate revenue and implement modern and future-oriented projects, reflected an ambition to position Sarawak among the most advanced states in Malaysia.

On the opposition’s role, Minos called for a more constructive approach, urging parties to move beyond constant criticism and contribute meaningful ideas and alternative policies.

He said the Dec 12 election would also allow voters to consider important issues, including Sarawak’s relationship with the federal government, the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), its dealings with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), and the rising cost of living.

“There is a lot to think about, plan and do in the next five years leading to 2031. That is what we must be thinking about in this coming election,” he said.

Minos said voters should assess which parties could best address the state’s priorities, protect its rights and interests, and secure its long-term future.

Ultimately, he said, the election would be about determining not just who governs Sarawak, but where the state is heading.

“Sarawakians will be deciding more than who forms the next state government when they head to the polls on Dec 12, but also the direction of Sarawak’s development and its future over the next five years,” he added.