# Sarawak state election preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarawak-state-election-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-22T12:06:55.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Political leaders within the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition are preparing for the upcoming Sarawak state election. Leadership within the coalition will be responsible for determining candidate selection, including decisions on whether to field new candidates or retain incumbents. 

Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah indicated that a potential announcement regarding the coalition may occur as early as October 23. He noted that the election timeline remains dependent on the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly by the Premier, with the Election Commission subsequently setting nomination and polling dates.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Sarawak political leaders hint at possible GPS announcement

PBB information chief Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah hinted at a potential Gabungan Parti Sarawak announcement on October 23, while addressing speculation regarding the Sarawak state election timeline.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarawak-political-leaders-hint-at-possible-gps-announcement

### 2026-10-21: GPS leadership to determine candidate selection for Sarawak election

GPS leadership will determine candidate selection for the upcoming Sarawak election, while party officials urge representatives to prove their impact on citizens' lives beyond mere development projects.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gps-leadership-to-determine-candidate-selection-for-sarawak-election

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