Monday, 26 October 2026

Sarawak State Election: PBB and GPS stand ready to contest, says PBB Youth deputy chief

KUCHING, Oct 26 2026: PBB Youth deputy chief Lukanisman Awang Sauni stressed that PBB and GPS, having long contributed to Sarawak’s political stability and fostered robust development for the future,  stand fully prepared, ready to contest the coming state election and, should the mandate be renewed, to continue playing a vital role in the state’s administration and development.

Caption: PBB Youth deputy chief Lukanisman  Awang Sauni expresses confidence that GPS possesses the optimal approach, through sound policies and strategies, to pave the best path forward for the people of Sarawak

"However, we remain mindful that the people’s trust cannot be taken for granted; it must be continuously earned through performance, integrity, and the capacity to fulfill the aspirations of the community," he said in a statement posted on his Facebook today.

He said in politics, history provides the foundation, performance builds confidence, and vision shapes the future.

"Therefore, I am confident that GPS possesses the optimal approach, through sound policies and strategies, to pave the best path forward for the people of Sarawak," he said.

Lukanisman, who is also the Deputy Foreign Minister, said as the PBB Youth deputy chief, viewed the 13th state election as a crucial opportunity to highlight the aspirations of Sarawak’s new generation. 

He sad today’s youth seek quality employment opportunities, a more competitive economy, broader access to education, and inclusive development that bridges the gap between urban and rural areas.

On the seat allocation among the GPS component parties, he said any decision remains subject to the deliberation and official ruling of the GPS top leadership.

"We respect the established process and have no intention of pre-empting any official announcements," he said.

"Should PBB provide opportunities for new faces from the Youth wing, I can affirm that our Youth members are currently at an optimal level of readiness," he said.

He added the strength of the PBB Youth movement should not be measured solely by the number of seats held, but also by its capacity to translate the people's mandate into tangible changes that improve their daily lives.

He said the people should be given the space to evaluate each party and candidate in a mature manner based on their track records, proposed policies, and commitment to the interests of the state.

"Ultimately, the future of Sarawak is a collective responsibility,"he said, adding that PBB Youth will continue to focus on developing the next generation of leaders and fostering the participation of young people in the democratic process and the state’s development. 

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