KUCHING, March 8 -- Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)'s plan to contest several seats in the next Sarawak state election, including Beting Maro, should take into account fairness and balanced representation among the state's diverse communities, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women's Wing vice chief, said fairness must be considered in any discussion on electoral contests in Sarawak, given the state's vast size and multi-ethnic composition.

"It would be good if it is even and fair. That is what I can say - fairness must be given to the constituencies because we have a very large state and must take into account the many ethnic groups an...