KUALA LUMPUR: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that the party will be working together with Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB).
This was announced by party president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, who said the decision was made after a year of discussions between two parties.
“PDP and PSB are going to work together for the sake of the people as well as our beloved nation and state.
“I am grateful that PSB has come forward and agreed to give their full support to the Sarawak government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg,” he said.
He made these remarks after chairing the PDP supreme council meeting here yesterday.
Following the approximately two-hour long meeting, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony was undertaken.
Tiong signed the MOU on behalf of PDP while PSB was represented by its president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh.
Present during the MOU signing ceremony included deputy chief Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa, secretary general Baru Bian and other PSB members.
When asked on the possibility of merger for both parties, Tiong who is also the Bintulu MP and Dudong assemblyman said the collaboration MOU is a stepping stone to the new direction of working together.
“We will work together as a start, let our respective party members understand each other well as we are looking to create more platforms to reach people at the grassroots level.
“With the establishment of our collaboration, it is our shared hope and vision to see more developments especially in the rural areas taking place in Sarawak,” he said.
As a component party of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), PDP currently holds two parliamentary seats namely Bintulu and Baram, and five state seats, namely Tasik Biru, Krian, Dudong, Marudi, and Meluan.
Meanwhile, PSB holds three state seats namely Engkilili, Bawang Assan, and Ba’kelalan.
Also present were the party’s deputy president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, senior vice president II Rolland Duat Jubin, vice president I Friday Belik, vice president II Roland Ting Hua Sing, secretary general Datuk Anyi Ngau, youth chief David Yeo, women chief Angnes Jonep, and other supreme council members.
