Gabungan Parti Sarawak

Gabungan Parti Sarawak (unofficially translated as Sarawak Parties Alliance) or GPS is a Sarawak-based political alliance in Malaysia. It was established in 2018 by four former Barisan Nasional 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 bloc in the Dewan Rakyat and forms the government in the state of Sarawak.

Sarawak Parties Alliance
Malay nameGabungan Parti Sarawak
ݢابوڠن ڤرتي سراوق
AbbreviationGPS
ChairmanAbang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg
Secretary-GeneralAlexander Nanta Linggi
Deputy Chairmanvacant
Vice ChairmenSim Kui Hian
Tiong King Sing
Joseph Salang Gandum
FounderAbang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg
Founded12 June 2018 (2018-06-12)
Legalised19 November 2018[1][2]
Split fromBN Sarawak
Preceded bySarawak Alliance Party (indirect)
HeadquartersKuching, Sarawak
NewspaperJiwa Bakti
Sa'ati
Unofficial:
Utusan Borneo
Dayak Daily
Political positionCentre-right to right-wing
National affiliationAllied coalition: Perikatan Nasional (since 2020)
Barisan Nasional (since 2021)
Colours  Red and black
SloganUtamakan Sarawak (Sarawak First)[3][4][5]
Anthem"GPS Utamakan Sarawak"[6]
"GPS Prioritises Sarawak"
Dewan Negara:
6 / 70
Dewan Rakyat:
18 / 31
(Sarawak seats)
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly:
67 / 82
Chief minister of states
1 / 13
(Sarawak itself)
Website
https://gpsarawak.com/parlimen

History

The coalition was formed on 12 June 2018, consisting of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu, Sarawak United Peoples' Party, Parti Rakyat Sarawak and Progressive Democratic Party.[8][9] The coalition focuses on the state's interests and rights based on the Malaysia Agreement and remain an opposition at the Pakatan Harapan federal government despite the readiness to "cooperate and collaborate".[7] On 23 August 2018, its chairman, Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari (Abang Jo), announced that GPS has been registered and is awaiting the issuance of the official letter from the Registrar of Societies.[10] The coalition was finally legalised on 19 November 2018.[1][2]

Following the 2020 Malaysian political crisis 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. Abang Jo, however, maintained that the agreement will not see GPS become a member of PN, but will remain as a partner instead.[11] 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.[12]

Member parties

Abang Johari Openg, the incumbent Chairman of Gabungan Parti Sarawak
Logo Name Ideology Leader(s) Seats
contested
2018 result Sarawak
seats only
Votes (%) Seats Composition
PBB United Bumiputera Heritage Party
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu
National conservatism Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg 14
(Under BN)
1.825%
13 / 222
13 / 18
PRS Sarawak Peoples' Party
Parti Rakyat Sarawak
Centrism Joseph Salang Gandum (Acting) 6
(Under BN)
0.490%
3 / 222
2 / 18
PDP Progressive Democratic Party
Parti Demokratik Progresif
Regionalism Tiong King Sing 4
(Under BN)
0.495%
2 / 222
2 / 18
SUPP Sarawak United Peoples' Party
Parti Rakyat Bersatu Sarawak
Centrism Sim Kui Hian 7
(Under BN)
1.014%
1 / 222
1 / 18

List of Chairman

No. Name
(Birth–Death)
Portrait Term of office
1 Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg
(b. 1950)
12 June 2018 Incumbent

Elected representatives

Senators

  • His Majesty's appointee:
    • Paul Igai (PDP)
    • Robert Lau Hui Yew (SUPP)
    • Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol (PRS)
    • Susan Chemerai Anding (PBB)
  • Sarawak State Legislative Assembly:
    • Nuing Jeluing (PBB)
    • Zaiedi Suhaili (PBB)

Members of Parliament of the 14th Malaysian Parliament

Gabungan Parti Sarawak has 18 MPs in the House of Representatives.

State No. Parliament Constituency Member Party
 SarawakP193SantubongWan Junaidi Tuanku JaafarPBB
P194Petra JayaFadillah YusofPBB
P197Kota SamarahanRubiah WangPBB
P199SerianRichard Riot JaemSUPP
P200Batang SadongNancy ShukriPBB
P201Batang LuparRohani Abdul KarimPBB
P204BetongRobert Lawson ChuatPBB
P206Tanjong ManisYusuf Abd. WahabPBB
P207IganAhmad Johnie ZawawiPBB
P210KanowitAaron Ago DagangPRS
P213MukahHanifah Hajar TaibPBB
P215KapitAlexander Nanta LinggiPBB
P216Hulu RajangWilson Ugak KumbongPRS
P217BintuluTiong King SingPDP
P218SibutiLukanisman Awang SauniPBB
P220BaramAnyi NgauPDP
P221LimbangHasbi HabibollahPBB
P222LawasHenry Sum AgongPBB
TotalSarawak (18)

Malaysian State Assembly Representatives

Sarawak State Legislative Assembly

67 / 82
State No. Parliamentary Constituency No. State Constituency Member Party
 Sarawak P192 Mas GadingN02 Tasik Biru Henry Jinep PDP
P193 Santubong N03 Tanjong Datu Jamilah Anu 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 Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg PBB
P196 Stampin 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 Mohamad Ali Mahmud 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 Michael Manyin Jawong 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 Mohd Naroden Majais PBB
P201 Batang Lupar N27 Sebuyau Julaihi Narawi PBB
N28 Lingga Simoi Peri 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 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 Abdul Wahab Aziz PBB
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 Alexander Vincent PRS
N50 Machan Allan Siden Gramong PBB
P212 Sibu N55 Nangka Annuar Rapaee PBB
P213 Mukah N56 Dalat Fatimah Abdullah PBB
N57 Tellian Yussibnosh Balo 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 Ambrose Blikau Enturan PBB
N63 Bukit Goram Jefferson Jamit Unyat PBB
P216 Hulu Rajang N65 Belaga Liwan Lagang PRS
N66 Murum Chukpai Ugon PRS
P217 Bintulu N67 Jepak Talib Zulpilip PBB
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
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 N82 Bukit Sari Awang Tengah Ali Hasan PBB
Total Sarawak (68)

GPS state governments

State Leader type Member Party State Constituency
 SarawakChief MinisterAbang Johari OpengPBBSatok
State Leader type Member Party State Constituency
 SarawakDeputy Chief Minister IDouglas Uggah EmbasPBBBukit Saban
 SarawakDeputy Chief Minister IIIAwang Tengah Ali HasanPBBBukit Sari
State Leader type Member Party State Constituency
 SarawakSpeakerMohamad Asfia Awang NassarPBBNon-MLA
 SarawakDeputy SpeakerGerawat GalaPBBMulu

State election results

State electionState Legislative Assembly
Sarawak State Legislative AssemblyTotal won / Total contested
2/3 majority
2 / 3
2 / 3
2021
0 / 82
0 / 82

References

  1. Hidir Reduan Abdul Rashid (19 November 2018). "Gabungan Parti Sarawak gets nod from RoS". New Straits Times. Yahoo! News Singapore. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  2. Samuel Aubrey; Abdul Hakim Bujang; Kim How Pin; Peter Boon (20 November 2018). "ROS officially approves GPS". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  3. "It's 'Sarawak First That's GPS' development approach". New Sarawak Tribune. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  4. 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’.
  5. "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”.
  6. "Lirik Lagu GPS". Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  7. 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.
  8. "Malaysia's Sarawak State Government leaves Barisan Nasional: Statement". Bloomberg. The Edge Markets. 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  9. 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. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  10. "Abang Jo: Gabungan Parti Sarawak is registered". Bernama. Free Malaysia Today. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  11. "CMO: GPS not a member of Perikatan Nasional, will support Muhyiddin regardless". Borneo Post. Borneo Post. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  12. "Fadillah: GPS ministers, deputies will fight for Sarawak's rights". The Star. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.


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