Premier hints Dr Sim to defend Batu Kawa; incumbents in Kota Sentosa, Batu Kitang, Bintangor also tipped to stay
By Karen Bong KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian will defend the Batu Kawa seat in the upcoming Sarawak election, while incumbents in Kota Sentosa, Batu Kitang and Bintangor could also be retained, subject to final endorsement by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Abang Johari, who is also GPS chairman, said Dr Sim should remain the representative for Batu Kawa to ensure continuity in Sarawak’s development agenda…
Premier Abang Johari suggested Dr Sim Kui Hian defend Batu Kawa and indicated Wilfred Yap, Dato Lo Khere Chiang, and Ding Kuong Hiing could retain their seats, pending GPS endorsement before nomination day.
Dr Sim Kui Hian likely to contest Batu Kawa seat.
Wilfred Yap, Dato Lo Khere Chiang, Ding Kuong Hiing may keep Kota Sentosa, Batu Kitang, Bintangor seats.
Candidates will be finalized by nomination day after GPS approval.
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KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian will defend the Batu Kawa seat in the upcoming Sarawak election, while incumbents in Kota Sentosa, Batu Kitang and Bintangor could also be retained, subject to final endorsement by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
Abang Johari, who is also GPS chairman, said Dr Sim should remain the representative for Batu Kawa to ensure continuity in Sarawak’s development agenda.
“As GPS chairman, I have discussed this. Batu Kawa’s representative must be Dr Sim, and he must contest so that we can continue implementing our development plans,” he said when officiating the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Batu Kawa Road to Stephen Yong Road at Moyan today.
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