BY ALLAN JAY & LEONG Z-KEEN
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian has warned that ‘political termites’ pose a significant threat to Sarawak’s stability.
The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president stressed that for Sarawak to be stronger, maintaining stability is crucial among Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties – Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and SUPP.
“Even Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg himself, with 40 years of political experience, knows that these ‘termites’ are the only way to divide us.
“I mean, there are termites everywhere. We also have termites inside our party.
“I hope everyone will realise that Sarawak’s success today is due to a united, strong and stable GPS coalition. This is important because we have big things to do at the moment, like the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),” he said after officiating at SUPP’s 65th anniversary at Dewan Sa’ati here, this morning.
Speaking to reporters, the Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government and Batu Kawa assemblyman was referring to a certain party’s comment on ‘traditional seats’ in Sarawak.
He also advised the people to be mindful of internal problems, which he identified as the only way people can create division and slow Sarawak down, whether within the political system, GPS, or outside the political framework.
While acknowledging that differing ideas exist, he pointed out that consensus on Sarawak’s nation-building goals is essential.
Asked whether he would defend the ‘traditional seats’, Dr Sim laughed and said, “(Datuk Seri) Abdul Karim has already spoken on that. I went to Bawang Assan and what did I say?”
Last week during the SUPP Bawang Assan branch Gawai Dayak gathering, Dr Sim said Bawang Assan has long lagged behind in terms of infrastructure developments, and therefore the constituency needs a new, younger and more vibrant leader, who is loyal to GPS to represent the constituents.
