By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 24: New faces and potentially more women candidates could feature in the 13th Sarawak Election, with Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Dato Sri Nancy Shukri saying the final line-up will only become clear as nomination day approaches. As reported by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), she said the selection of candidates rested with the respective political parties, adding that she respected whoever was chosen to contest. “There are…
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Minister Nancy Shukri stated that the 13th Sarawak Election may feature new faces and potentially more women candidates, though final selections depend on political parties. She emphasized the importance of choosing capable individuals to support the state's development agenda.
- Minister Nancy Shukri said candidate selection rests with political parties and will be finalized near nomination day.
- She noted that the number of female candidates might increase, although this remains uncertain until nominations.
- The priority is to ensure Sarawak has capable candidates who can lead the state toward greater heights.
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KUCHING, Oct 24: New faces and potentially more women candidates could feature in the 13th Sarawak Election, with Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Dato Sri Nancy Shukri saying the final line-up will only become clear as nomination day approaches.
As reported by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), she said the selection of candidates rested with the respective political parties, adding that she respected whoever was chosen to contest.
“There are new faces, and we welcome whatever decisions the respective parties make. We respect whoever is chosen,” she told reporters after launching Women and Youth Empowerment Through Crafts and Performing Arts (WEAVE) 2026 here today.
