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.
Sarawak Parties Alliance Gabungan Parti Sarawak | |
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| Malay name | Gabungan Parti Sarawak ݢابوڠن ڤرتي سراوق |
| Chinese name | 砂拉越政黨聯盟 Sa-la-oa̍t Chèng-tóng Liân-bêng Saa1 Laa1 Jyut6 Zing3 Dong2 Lyun4 Mang4 |
| Iban name | Gempung Parti Sarawak |
| Tamil name | சரவாக் கட்சிகள் கூட்டணி Caravāk kaṭcikaḷ kūṭṭaṇi |
| Abbreviation | GPS |
| 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 |
| Founded | 12 June 2018 |
| Legalised | 19 November 2018[1][2] |
| Split from | Barisan Nasional |
| Preceded by | Sarawak Alliance Party (indirect) |
| Headquarters | Kuching, Sarawak |
| Newspaper | Jiwa 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 |
| Slogan | Utamakan Sarawak (Sarawak First)[3][4][5] |
| Anthem | "GPS Utamakan Sarawak"[6] "GPS Prioritises Sarawak" |
| Dewan Negara: | 6 / 70 |
| Dewan Rakyat: | 23 / 31 (Sarawak seats) |
| Sarawak State Legislative Assembly: | 79 / 82 |
| Premier of Sarawak: | 1 / 1 (Sarawak only) |
| Website | |
| www | |
History edit
Formation edit
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 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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
| Logo | Name | Ideology | Leader(s) | Seats contested | 2022 result | Sarawak seats only | Sarawak Legislature Seats | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes (%) | Seats | Composition | |||||||||
| PBB | United Bumiputera Heritage Party Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu | Sarawak nationalism | Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg | 14 | 2.22% | 14 / 222 | 14 / 23 | 47 / 82 | |||
 | SUPP | Sarawak United Peoples' Party Parti Rakyat Bersatu Sarawak | Sarawakian regionalist Syncretic politics and centrism | Sim Kui Hian | 7 | 1.08% | 2 / 222 | 2 / 23 | 13 / 82 | ||
| PRS | Sarawak Peoples' Party Parti Rakyat Sarawak | Sarawak nationalism | Joseph Salang Gandum | 6 | 0.44% | 5 / 222 | 5 / 23 | 11 / 82 | |||
| PDP | Progressive Democratic Party Parti Demokratik Progresif | Regionalism | Tiong King Sing | 4 | 0.54% | 2 / 222 | 2 / 23 | 8 / 82 | |||
List of party chairmen edit
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Portrait | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg (b. 1950) | | 12 June 2018 | Incumbent |
Elected representatives edit
Dewan Negara (Senate) edit
Senators edit
- His Majesty's appointee:
- Susan Chemarai Anding (PBB)
- Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol (PRS)
- Pele Peter Tinggom (PDP)
- Robert Lau Hoi Yew (SUPP)
- Sarawak State Legislative Assembly:
- Michael Mujah Lihan (PBB)
- Ahmad Ibrahim (PBB)
Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) edit
Members of Parliament of the 15th Malaysian Parliament edit
Gabungan Parti Sarawak has 23 MPs in the House of Representatives.
| State | No. | Parliament Constituency | Member | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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) edit
Malaysian State Assembly Representatives edit
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
| State | No. | Parliamentary Constituency | No. | State Constituency | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarawak | P192 | Mas Gading | N01 | Opar | Bily Sujang | SUPP | |
| N02 | Tasik Biru | Henry Jinep | PDP | ||||
| P193 | Santubong | N03 | Tanjong Datu | Azizul Annuar Adenan | PBB | ||
| N04 | Pantai Damai | Abdul Rahman Junaidi | PBB | ||||
| N05 | Demak Laut | Hazland Abang Hipni | PBB | ||||
| P194 | Petra Jaya | N06 | Tupong | Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman | PBB | ||
| N07 | Samariang | Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali | PBB | ||||
| N08 | Satok | Ibrahim Baki | PBB | ||||
| P196 | Stampin | N12 | Kota Sentosa | Wilfred Yap Yau Sin | SUPP | ||
| 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 Buang | PBB | ||||
| N17 | Stakan | Hamzah Brahim | PBB | ||||
| P198 | Puncak Borneo | N18 | Serembu | Miro Simuh | PBB | ||
| N19 | Mambong | Jerip Susil | PBB | ||||
| N20 | Tarat | Roland Sagah Wee Inn | PBB | ||||
| P199 | Serian | N21 | Tebedu | Simon Sinang Bada | PBB | ||
| N22 | Kedup | Maclaine Ben @ Martin Ben | PBB | ||||
| N23 | Bukit Semuja | John Ilus | PBB | ||||
| P200 | Batang Sadong | N24 | Sadong Jaya | Aidel Lariwoo | PBB | ||
| N25 | Simunjan | Awla Idris | PBB | ||||
| N26 | Gedong | Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg | PBB | ||||
| P201 | Batang Lupar | N27 | Sebuyau | Julaihi Narawi | PBB | ||
| N28 | Lingga | Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor | PBB | ||||
| N29 | Beting Maro | Razaili Gapor | PBB | ||||
| P202 | Sri Aman | N30 | Balai Ringin | Snowdan Lawan | PRS | ||
| N31 | Bukit Begunan | Mong Dagang | PRS | ||||
| N32 | Simanggang | Francis Harden Hollis | SUPP | ||||
| P203 | Lubok Antu | N33 | Engkilili | Johnical Rayong Ngipa | PDP | ||
| N34 | Batang Ai | Malcom Mussen Lamoh | PRS | ||||
| P204 | Betong | N35 | Saribas | Ricky @ Mohamad Razi bin Sitam | PBB | ||
| N36 | Layar | Gerald Rentap Jabu | PBB | ||||
| N37 | Bukit Saban | Douglas Uggah Embas | PBB | ||||
| P205 | Saratok | N38 | Kalaka | Mohamad Duri | PBB | ||
| N39 | Krian | Friday Belik | PDP | ||||
| N40 | Kabong | Mohd Chee Kadirh | PBB | ||||
| P206 | Tanjong Manis | N41 | Kuala Rajang | Len Talif Salleh | PBB | ||
| N42 | Semop | Abdullah Saidol | PBB | ||||
| P207 | Igan | N43 | Daro | Safiee Ahmad | PBB | ||
| N44 | Jemoreng | Juanda Jaya | PBB | ||||
| P208 | Sarikei | N45 | Repok | Huang Tiong Sii | SUPP | ||
| N46 | Meradong | Ding Kuong Hiing | SUPP | ||||
| P209 | Julau | N47 | Pakan | William Mawan Ikom | PBB | ||
| N48 | Meluan | Rolland Duat Jubin | PDP | ||||
| P210 | Kanowit | N49 | Ngemah | Anyi Jana | PRS | ||
| N50 | Machan | Allan Siden Gramong | PBB | ||||
| 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 Valentine | PBB | ||||
| N58 | Balingian | Abdul Yakub Arbi | PBB | ||||
| P214 | Selangau | N59 | Tamin | Christopher Gira Sambang | PRS | ||
| N60 | Kakus | John Sikie Tayai | PRS | ||||
| P215 | Kapit | N61 | Pelagus | Wilson Nyabong Ijang | PRS | ||
| N62 | Katibas | Lidam Assan | PBB | ||||
| N63 | Bukit Goram | Jefferson Jamit Unyat | PBB | ||||
| P216 | Hulu Rajang | N64 | Baleh | Nicholas Kudi Jantai Masing | PRS | ||
| N65 | Belaga | Liwan Lagang | PRS | ||||
| N66 | Murum | Chukpai Ugon | PRS | ||||
| P217 | Bintulu | N67 | Jepak | Iskandar Turkee | PBB | ||
| N68 | Tanjong Batu | Johny Pang Leong Ming | SUPP | ||||
| N69 | Kemena | Stephen Rundi Utom | PBB | ||||
| N70 | Samalaju | Majang Renggi | PRS | ||||
| P218 | Sibuti | N71 | Bekenu | Rosey Yunus | PBB | ||
| N72 | Lambir | Ripin Lamat | PBB | ||||
| P219 | Miri | N73 | Piasau | Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew | SUPP | ||
| N74 | Pujut | Adam Yii Siew Sang | SUPP | ||||
| N75 | Senadin | Lee Kim Shin | SUPP | ||||
| P220 | Baram | N76 | Marudi | Penguang Manggil | PDP | ||
| N77 | Telang Usan | Dennis Ngau | PBB | ||||
| N78 | Mulu | Gerawat Gala | PBB | ||||
| P221 | Limbang | N79 | Bukit Kota | Abdul Rahman Ismail | PBB | ||
| N80 | Batu Danau | Paulus Gumbang | PBB | ||||
| P222 | Lawas | N81 | Ba'kelalan | Baru Bian | PDP | ||
| N82 | Bukit Sari | Awang Tengah Ali Hasan | PBB | ||||
| Total | Sarawak (79) | ||||||
GPS state governments edit
| State | Leader type | Member | Party | State Constituency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarawak | Premier | Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg | PBB | Gedong | |
| State | Leader type | Member | Party | State Constituency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarawak | Deputy Premier I | Douglas Uggah Embas | PBB | Bukit Saban | |
| Sarawak | Deputy Premier II | Awang Tengah Ali Hasan | PBB | Bukit Sari | |
| Sarawak | Deputy Premier III | Sim Kui Hian | SUPP | Batu Kawah | |
| State | Leader type | Member | Party | State Constituency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarawak | Speaker | Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar | PBB | Non-MLA | |
| Sarawak | Deputy Speaker | Idris Buang | PBB | Muara Tuang | |
Ministerial posts edit
| Portfolio | Office Bearer | Party | Constituency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Portfolio | Office Bearer | Party | Constituency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Economy | Dato Hanifah Hajar Taib MP | PBB | Mukah | |
| Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability | Dato' Sri Huang Tiong Sii MP MLA | SUPP | Sarikei | |
| Deputy Minister of Health | Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni MP | PBB | Sibuti | |
| Deputy Minister of Digital | Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong MP | PRS | Hulu Rajang | |
General election results edit
| Election | Total seats won | Seats contested | Total votes | Outcome of election | Election leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 / 31 in sarawak | 31 | 662,601 |  4 seats; Governing coalition(Gabungan Parti Sarawak) | Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg |
State election results edit
| Election | Total seats won | Seats contested | Total votes | Voting percentage | Outcome of election | Election leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76 / 82 | 82 | 457,233 | 61.26% | 9 seats; State governing coalition (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) | Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg |
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b Hidir Reduan Abdul Rashid (19 November 2018). "Gabungan Parti Sarawak gets nod from RoS". New Straits Times. Yahoo! News Singapore. Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ a b Samuel Aubrey; Abdul Hakim Bujang; Kim How Pin; Peter Boon (20 November 2018). "ROS officially approves GPS". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ "It's 'Sarawak First That's GPS' development approach". New Sarawak Tribune. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Jeremy Veno (10 January 2019). "A guiding light for GPS". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
According to Abang Johari, the focal point of the GPS logo depicts the Kenyalang (hornbill) in the shape of an 'S' which reflects the vision and slogan of the party of putting 'Sarawak First'.
- ^ "GPS will be new platform for Sarawak Government". Bernama. Daily Express. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
The defeat of the Barisan Nasional (BN) government at the federal level after the general election last year saw BN component parties in the state forming the GPS with its slogan or catchphrase "Utamakan Sarawak" or "Sarawak First".
- ^ "Lirik Lagu GPS". Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ a b Sharon Ling; Geryl Ogilvy (12 June 2018). "Sarawak BN parties pull out of coalition to form independent state-based pact". The Star. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia's Sarawak State Government leaves Barisan Nasional: Statement". Bloomberg. The Edge Markets. 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ Lee Poh Onn (15 June 2018). "Commentary: Free from the shackles of a fallen coalition, does Sarawak parties leaving spell the end of the Barisan Nasional?". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 12 June 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ KiniTV (21 April 2016). "Umno masuk Sarawak, saya letak jawatan - Adenan". YouTube.
- ^ "Abang Jo: Gabungan Parti Sarawak is registered". Bernama. Free Malaysia Today. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "GPS clear choice to fulfil Adenan's vision". New Sarawak Tribune. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Azil, Firdaus (19 January 2019). "GPS mampu pastikan hak Sarawak kembali terjamin". Astro Awani. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "It's raining money in Sarawak". New Mandala. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Evil of GPS to deny salaries to political opponents: PSB's Bruce Chai". The Vibes. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ "CMO: GPS not a member of Perikatan Nasional, will support Muhyiddin regardless". Borneo Post. Borneo Post. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Fadillah: GPS ministers, deputies will fight for Sarawak's rights". The Star. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Landslide win for GPS coalition as it retains power in Sarawak state polls". CNA. Retrieved 26 January 2022.