KUCHING: Members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) have pledged their unwavering support to the party president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to continue leading the party and the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition to ensure political stability in Sarawak and Malaysia.
PBB senior vice-president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this was among the eight motions unanimously agreed upon during the 2023 Kuching Zone Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Special Convention held at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here today (Sept 23).
He said the party members have trust and confidence in the leadership of PBB and GPS to lead Sarawak in ensuring the rights enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63); Inter-Government Committee (IGC) Report 1962 and the Federal Constitution, are returned by the Unity Government at the federal level as promised.
“We also support the strategic steps taken by the PBB and GPS to become part of the unity federal government; and demand that the cooperation and due respect be given by the federal leaders to the PBB and GPS leaders in fighting for the rights and interests of Sarawak,” he said.
Fadillah, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said the party members are determined to maintain the dominant status and role of PBB as the backbone party for GPS leadership and the Sarawak Government.
The PBB members, he said, also reminded all GPS component parties that any decisions which may disrupt the spirit of togetherness, understanding, and stability within GPS should be addressed and referred to the proper channels.
“Any decision taken should be done through negotiation and consensus of PBB and all the component parties,” he stressed.
He said the party members are committed to ensure Sarawak can achieve the status of a high-income developed state by 2030 based on the policies and planning of the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).
Additionally, the party members fully supported the New Economic Policy which is based on the Green Economy and the Hydrogen Economy and the initiative taken by Abang Johari to transform Sarawak’s economy based on the legislations listed in MA63, IGC Report and in the Sarawak State Constitution in accordance with the unity federal government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Dec 16, last year.
Lastly, he said the party members are determined to ensure that unity among people of multiple races, religions and cultures in Sarawak can be preserved and strengthened so that the people can continue to live in peace and harmony.
