# Sarawak state election political preparations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarawak-state-election-political-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-28T14:25:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Political parties are finalizing strategies ahead of the 13th Sarawak state election. Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Sarawak has announced plans to contest four seats, specifically targeting the Samariang, Sebuyau, and Beting Maro constituencies, with a fourth seat in either Bintulu or Sibuti under consideration. The party is preparing election machinery and has shortlisted candidates.

Simultaneously, the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition has confirmed it will contest all 82 seats in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly. While the coalition intends to field candidates across all constituencies, the specific distribution of seats among its four component parties—PBB, SUPP, PRS, and PDP—is still being determined. Analysts suggest that urban, Chinese-majority constituencies will serve as key battlegrounds.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Malaysia: Bersatu signs CSA with government and contests Melaka seats

Bersatu MPs have signed a Confidence and Supply Agreement with Malaysia's government, while the party prepares to challenge Pakatan Harapan in four Melaka state seats.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabungan-parti-sarawak-confirms-plans-to-contest-all-82-seats

### 2026-10-24: PAS targets four seats in upcoming Sarawak election

PAS Sarawak aims to contest four seats in the upcoming state election, targeting Samariang, Sebuyau, and Beting Maro following its recent electoral breakthrough in Sabah.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pas-targets-four-seats-in-upcoming-sarawak-election

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