SIBU, July 6 2026: Senior State Legislative Member (SLM) Wong Soon Koh has criticised Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Dr Sim Kui Hian for making remarks relating to the distribution of electoral seats among the component parties of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
He expressed his disappointment and dissatisfaction with the remarks, describing them as not only unnecessary and disruptive, but also demonstrating lack of respect for the voters and GPS leadership.
“The final decision on the allocation of electoral seats and the selection of candidates, including the constituencies of Bawang Assan and Engkilili, rests solely with Premier and GPS chairnan Abang Johari Tun Openg,” Wong, who is also Bawang Assan SLM, said in a statement.
“As the leader of GPS, only the premier has the authority to make such decisions based on the overall interests of the coalition and the state.
“ Any component party leader who makes public declarations before the premier has made his decision is overstepping his authority,” Wong, who is also Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice president, said.
He stressed Dr Sim, as a key member of the GPS leadership and a deputy premier, should understand better than anyone the spirit of consultation and consensus that has always guided GPS.
“He should set an example by fostering unity among all component parties, rather than making unilateral public statements on matters that have yet to be decided.
“Such immature actions only create unnecessary speculation, confusion, and anxiety among grassroots members and the public,” Wong, a former state minister, stressed.
He said at this crucial time, the priority for every GPS component party should be to remain united and focus on advancing Sarawak's development and improving the well-being of its people.
He urged Dr Sim to refrain from making unilateral political statements that undermine unity, instead should return to the principle of collective leadership within GPS and avoid allowing personal political considerations to jeopardize the coalition's stability.
“My team and I will continue to remain firmly rooted in Bawang Assan, listen to the voices of the people, and serve the constituency with unwavering dedication, just as we always have,” he said.
At a recent event in Sibu, Dr Sim was reported to have hinted SUPP Youth chief Kevin Lau Kor Jie would be nominated to contest in Bawang Assan and that SUPP would be fielding candidate to contest in Engkilili.
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