No watikah, no GPS candidacy: Premier has final say amid social media lobbying, protests
By Shikin Louis & Karen Bong KUCHING, Nov 6: Individuals campaigning on the ground, making appearances on social media or wearing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) attire cannot assume they have secured the coalition’s election ticket for the 13th Sarawak Election (PRU13) until they receive their official appointment letters (watikah), says Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information chief Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said anyone was free to visit constituencies they hoped to…
PBB chief says only those with official appointment letters can confirm GPS candidacy, with final decisions by party leaders.
Only individuals with official appointment letters (watikah) can confirm GPS candidacy.
Final selection decisions rest with GPS chairman and PBB president.
Candidates not selected must support those nominated by GPS.
Summarised automatically by AI from the original article by DayakDaily. AI can make mistakes, so check the original for details.
KUCHING, Nov 6: Individuals campaigning on the ground, making appearances on social media or wearing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) attire cannot assume they have secured the coalition’s election ticket for the 13th Sarawak Election (PRU13) until they receive their official appointment letters (watikah), says Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information chief Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
He said anyone was free to visit constituencies they hoped to contest and campaign for the consideration of the party, but the final decision on who would represent GPS rested with its chairman and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“Well, they have not been given any watikah yet. Anybody can go down to the ground and visit the constituencies they hope to contest in, in the hope of being selected by one party or another,” he said.
Read the full story on DayakDailyThat's the opening of the story. The full piece is published by DayakDaily.
AI summary The 642‑metre Bandar Lawas Bridge, costing RM149 million, opened to the public on Nov 6, with a design chosen by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
AI summary Four armed men broke into a Tabuan Tranquility home on Oct 31, tying up occupants, stealing cash, watches, gold necklaces and alcohol, with no injuries reported.
