Gabungan Parti Sarawak

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Sarawak Parties Alliance
Malay nameGabungan Parti Sarawak
ݢابوڠن ڤرتي سراوق
Chinese name砂拉越政党联盟
Shālāyuè zhèngdǎng liánméng
Iban nameGempung Parti Sarawak
AbbreviationGPS Gabungan Parti Sarawak
Chairman Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg
Secretary-General Alexander Nanta Linggi
Deputy Chairman Awang Tengah Ali Hasan
Douglas Uggah Embas
Vice Chairmen Sim Kui Hian
Tiong King Sing
Joseph Salang Gandum
Founder Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg
Founded12 June 2018 (2018-06-12)
Legalised19 November 2018 [1] [2]
Split from Barisan Nasional
Headquarters Kuching, Sarawak
NewspaperJiwa Bakti
The Borneo Post
Suara Sarawak
Malay Mail
Sa'ati
Ideology Regionalism
Sarawakian nationalism
Bumiputera interest
National conservatism
Secularism

Multiracialism
Political position Centre-right to right-wing
National affiliation Barisan Nasional (1973–2018, since 2020) [nb 1]
Perikatan Nasional (2020–2022) [nb 2]
National Unity Government (since 2022)
Member parties
Colours  Red and black
SloganUtamakan Sarawak (Sarawak First) [3] [4] [5]
Anthem"GPS Utamakan Sarawak" [6]
"GPS Prioritises Sarawak"
Dewan Negara
7 / 70
Dewan Rakyat
23 / 31
(Sarawak seats)
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly:
79 / 82
Premier of Sarawak:
1 / 1
(Sarawak only)
Website
www.mygps.com.my

The Sarawak Parties Alliance (Malay: Gabungan Parti Sarawak; abbrev: GPS) is a Sarawak-based national political alliance in Malaysia. It was established in 2018 by four former Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties operating solely in Sarawak following the federal coalition's defeat in the 2018 Malaysian general election. [7] It is currently the fourth largest political coalition with 23 seats in the Dewan Rakyat, and forms the government in the state of Sarawak.

Contents

History

Formation

GPS was formed on 12 June 2018, consisting of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP). [8] [9] The four parties were former component parties in Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, with a gentleman's agreement that Peninsular or Sabah based parties within BN would never establish themselves in Sarawak, thus giving the parties a relative autonomy. [10] The coalition focuses on the state's interests and rights based on the Malaysia Agreement and remain an opposition at the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government despite the readiness to "cooperate and collaborate". [7] On 23 August 2018, its chairman, Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg, announced that GPS Gabungan Parti Sarawak has been registered and is awaiting the issuance of the official letter from the Registrar of Societies (RoS). [11] The coalition was finally legalised on 19 November 2018. [1] [2]

Policy

As the component parties of GPS quit BN en bloc, it inherits BN's former place and dominance in Sarawak politics. The party claimed to continue the legacy of Adenan Satem, a relatively popular former Sarawak's chief minister, who led BN Sarawak to its triumph in 2016 state election on basis of greater autonomy of Sarawak. [12] Although the party pushed for constitutional amendments in accordance to 1963 Malaysian Agreement, its policy did not mention an outright Sarawak independence, rather it prefers to work within existing laws to regain what it calls as Sarawak's rights. The coalition launched its party policy in Kuching on 19 January 2019. [13] It often received condemnation from opposition parties in Sarawak and foreign observers for continuing abuse of government powers, such as uneven allocation of aid and development and perceived punishment toward ethnic chiefs not aligned with the government. The party also directly or indirectly controlled most major media publications in Sarawak. [14] [15]

Political crisis

Following the political crisis in 2020 (which saw the PH government lose its majority in the Dewan Rakyat), GPS entered into an agreement by declaring support for the new government coalition, Perikatan Nasional (PN). GPS chairman, however, maintained that the agreement will not see GPS become a member of PN, but will remain as a partner instead. [16] A week after PN's prime ministerial pick, Muhyiddin Yassin, was sworn in as the new premier, he announced his cabinet which saw four MPs from GPS appointed full ministers, and five others as deputy ministers. [17]

Elections

GPS made its maiden electoral appearance in 2021 Sarawak state election. The election was marked as a huge success for the party, as it increased control over Sarawak State Legislative Assembly by winning 76 out of 82 seats contested. [18]

Member parties

Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg, the incumbent Chairman of Gabungan Parti Sarawak Abang Johari UNIMAS meeting.jpg
Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg, the incumbent Chairman of Gabungan Parti Sarawak
LogoNameIdeologyLeader(s)Seats
contested
2022 resultSarawak
seats only
Sarawak Legislature Seats
Votes (%)SeatsComposition
PBB United Bumiputera Heritage Party
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu
Sarawak nationalism Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg 142.22%
14 / 222
14 / 23
47 / 82
Sarawak United People's Party logo.svg
SUPP Sarawak United Peoples' Party
Parti Rakyat Bersatu Sarawak
Sarawakian regionalist Syncretic politics and centrism Sim Kui Hian 71.08%
2 / 222
2 / 23
13 / 82
PRS Sarawak Peoples' Party
Parti Rakyat Sarawak
Sarawak nationalism Joseph Salang Gandum 60.44%
5 / 222
5 / 23
11 / 82
PDP Progressive Democratic Party
Parti Demokratik Progresif
Regionalism Tiong King Sing 40.54%
2 / 222
2 / 23
8 / 82

List of party chairmen

No.Name
(Birth–Death)
PortraitTerm of office
1 Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg
(b. 1950)
Abang Johari UNIMAS meeting.jpg 12 June 2018Incumbent

Elected representatives

Dewan Negara (Senate)

Senators

Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)

Members of Parliament of the 15th Malaysian Parliament

Gabungan Parti Sarawak has 23 MPs in the House of Representatives.

StateNo.Parliament ConstituencyMemberParty
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak P193 Santubong Nancy Shukri PBB
P194 Petra Jaya Fadillah Yusof PBB
P197 Kota Samarahan Rubiah Wang PBB
P198 Puncak Borneo Willie Mongin PBB
P199 Serian Richard Riot Jaem SUPP
P200 Batang Sadong Rodiyah Sapiee PBB
P201 Batang Lupar Mohamad Shafizan Kepli PBB
P202 Sri Aman Doris Sophia Brodi PRS
P203 Lubok Antu Roy Angau Gingkoi PRS
P204 Betong Richard Rapu PBB
P206 Tanjong Manis Yusuf Abd. Wahab PBB
P207 Igan Ahmad Johnie Zawawi PBB
P208 Sarikei Huang Tiong Sii SUPP
P210 Kanowit Aaron Ago Dagang PRS
P213 Mukah Hanifah Hajar Taib PBB
P214 Selangau Edwin Banta PRS
P215 Kapit Alexander Nanta Linggi PBB
P216 Hulu Rajang Wilson Ugak Kumbong PRS
P217 Bintulu Tiong King Sing PDP
P218 Sibuti Lukanisman Awang Sauni PBB
P220 Baram Anyi Ngau PDP
P221 Limbang Hasbi Habibollah PBB
P222 Lawas Henry Sum Agong PBB
Total Sarawak (23)

Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly)

Malaysian State Assembly Representatives

Sarawak State Legislative Assembly

79 / 82
StateNo.Parliamentary ConstituencyNo.State ConstituencyMemberParty
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak P192 Mas Gading N01 Opar Bily SujangSUPP
N02 Tasik Biru Henry Jinep PDP
P193 Santubong N03 Tanjong Datu Azizul Annuar Adenan PBB
N04 Pantai Damai Abdul Rahman JunaidiPBB
N05 Demak Laut Hazland Abang HipniPBB
P194 Petra Jaya N06 Tupong Fazzrudin Abdul RahmanPBB
N07 Samariang Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman GhazaliPBB
N08 Satok Ibrahim BakiPBB
P196 Stampin N12 Kota Sentosa Wilfred Yap Yau SinSUPP
N13 Batu Kitang Lo Khere Chiang SUPP
N14 Batu Kawah Sim Kui Hian SUPP
P197 Kota Samarahan N15 Asajaya Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah PBB
N16 Muara Tuang Idris BuangPBB
N17 Stakan Hamzah BrahimPBB
P198 Puncak Borneo N18 Serembu Miro SimuhPBB
N19 Mambong Jerip SusilPBB
N20 Tarat Roland Sagah Wee InnPBB
P199 Serian N21 Tebedu Simon Sinang BadaPBB
N22 Kedup Maclaine Ben @ Martin BenPBB
N23 Bukit Semuja John IlusPBB
P200 Batang Sadong N24 Sadong Jaya Aidel LariwooPBB
N25 Simunjan Awla IdrisPBB
N26 Gedong Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg PBB
P201 Batang Lupar N27 Sebuyau Julaihi NarawiPBB
N28 Lingga Dayang Noorazah Awang SohorPBB
N29 Beting Maro Razaili GaporPBB
P202 Sri Aman N30 Balai Ringin Snowdan Lawan PRS
N31 Bukit Begunan Mong DagangPRS
N32 Simanggang Francis Harden HollisSUPP
P203 Lubok Antu N33 Engkilili Johnical Rayong NgipaPDP
N34 Batang Ai Malcom Mussen Lamoh PRS
P204 Betong N35 Saribas Ricky @ Mohamad Razi bin SitamPBB
N36 Layar Gerald Rentap JabuPBB
N37 Bukit Saban Douglas Uggah Embas PBB
P205 Saratok N38 Kalaka Mohamad DuriPBB
N39 Krian Friday BelikPDP
N40 Kabong Mohd Chee KadirhPBB
P206 Tanjong Manis N41 Kuala Rajang Len Talif SallehPBB
N42 Semop Abdullah SaidolPBB
P207 Igan N43 Daro Safiee AhmadPBB
N44 Jemoreng Juanda Jaya PBB
P208 Sarikei N45 Repok Huang Tiong SiiSUPP
N46 Meradong Ding Kuong HiingSUPP
P209 Julau N47 Pakan William Mawan IkomPBB
N48 Meluan Rolland Duat JubinPDP
P210 Kanowit N49 Ngemah Anyi JanaPRS
N50 Machan Allan Siden GramongPBB
P211 Lanang N51 Bukit Assek Chieng Jin Ek SUPP
N52 Dudong Tiong King Sing PDP
P212 Sibu N53 Bawang Assan Wong Soon Koh PDP
N54 Pelawan Michael Tiang Ming Tee SUPP
N55 Nangka Annuar Rapaee PBB
P213 Mukah N56 Dalat Fatimah Abdullah PBB
N57 Tellian Royston ValentinePBB
N58 Balingian Abdul Yakub ArbiPBB
P214 Selangau N59 Tamin Christopher Gira SambangPRS
N60 Kakus John Sikie TayaiPRS
P215 Kapit N61 Pelagus Wilson Nyabong Ijang PRS
N62 Katibas Lidam AssanPBB
N63 Bukit Goram Jefferson Jamit UnyatPBB
P216 Hulu Rajang N64 Baleh Nicholas Kudi Jantai MasingPRS
N65 Belaga Liwan LagangPRS
N66 Murum Chukpai UgonPRS
P217 Bintulu N67 Jepak Iskandar TurkeePBB
N68 Tanjong Batu Johny Pang Leong MingSUPP
N69 Kemena Stephen Rundi UtomPBB
N70 Samalaju Majang RenggiPRS
P218 Sibuti N71 Bekenu Rosey Yunus PBB
N72 Lambir Ripin LamatPBB
P219 Miri N73 Piasau Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew SUPP
N74 Pujut Adam Yii Siew SangSUPP
N75 Senadin Lee Kim Shin SUPP
P220 Baram N76 Marudi Penguang Manggil PDP
N77 Telang Usan Dennis NgauPBB
N78 Mulu Gerawat GalaPBB
P221 Limbang N79 Bukit Kota Abdul Rahman IsmailPBB
N80 Batu Danau Paulus GumbangPBB
P222 Lawas N81 Ba'kelalan Baru Bian PDP
N82 Bukit Sari Awang Tengah Ali Hasan PBB
Total Sarawak (79)

GPS state governments

StateLeader typeMemberPartyState Constituency
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak Premier Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg PBB Gedong
StateLeader typeMemberPartyState Constituency
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak Deputy Premier I Douglas Uggah Embas PBB Bukit Saban
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak Deputy Premier II Awang Tengah Ali Hasan PBB Bukit Sari
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak Deputy Premier III Sim Kui Hian SUPP Batu Kawah
StateLeader typeMemberPartyState Constituency
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak Speaker Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar PBBNon-MLA
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak Deputy SpeakerIdris BuangPBB Muara Tuang

Ministerial posts

PortfolioOffice BearerPartyConstituency
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation
Minister Responsible for Sabah and Sarawak
Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Yusof MP PBB Petra Jaya
Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi MP PBB Kapit
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri MP PBB Santubong
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Dato Sri Tiong King Sing MP MLA PDP Bintulu
Minister of National Unity Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang MP PRS Kanowit
PortfolioOffice BearerPartyConstituency
Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang MP PBB Kota Samarahan
Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Hasbi Habibollah MP PBB Limbang
Deputy Minister of EconomyDato Hanifah Hajar Taib MP PBB Mukah
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental SustainabilityDato' Sri Huang Tiong Sii MP MLA SUPP Sarikei
Deputy Minister of Health Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni MP PBB Sibuti
Deputy Minister of DigitalDatuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong MP PRS Hulu Rajang

General election results

ElectionTotal seats wonSeats contestedTotal votesOutcome of electionElection leader
2022
23 / 31
in sarawak
31662,601Increase2.svg4 seats; Governing coalition
(Gabungan Parti Sarawak)
Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg

State election results

ElectionTotal seats wonSeats contestedTotal votesVoting percentageOutcome of electionElection leader
2021
76 / 82
82457,23361.26%Increase2.svg9 seats; State governing coalition
(Gabungan Parti Sarawak)
Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg

Notes

  1. From 1973 to 2018 as Barisan Nasional Sarawak
  2. Junior partner in a coalition government

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