KUCHING: All Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) candidates must undergo health checks before they can be nominated for the coming 13th Sarawak Election.
Its president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the requirement was in line with the prerogative of Premier and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who wants all candidates to undergo medical checks before being considered for nomination.
He said candidates’ health was important as they needed to be physically fit to carry out their duties if elected.
He was responding to questions from reporters following concerns raised on social media over the alleged health condition of an SUPP incumbent and whether the individual would be able to contest in the coming election.
