KUCHING, Oct 23: Some Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) incumbents are stepping down ahead of the 13th Sarawak Election (PRN13), with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hinting at a mix of experienced and younger candidates.

Clarifying that they would not be dropped, Abang Johari said some current assemblymen had chosen to step down.

“Not dropped, some are stepping down,” he told reporters after announcing the dissolution of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) at a special press conference here today.

Asked whether GPS would field many new faces, Abang Johari confirmed that there would be some, but declined to disclose the number.