KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged all the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to watch out for ‘anai-anai’ (termites) as they can disrupt unity and stability in the coalition.
He said it is necessary to remain vigilant as there will always be ‘anai-anai’ in the state’s political landscape.
“To sustain our successful formula, we need to set aside personal ambitions and gains, and we must carefully evaluate if certain actions can lead to deregulation.
“If it is the right formula, we should continue to adhere to it,” he said.
Dr Sim, who is also SUPP President made these remarks during a Special Convention in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence held at party headquarters here Saturday (September 2).
He stressed the paramount importance of political trust as a sacred principle and underscored the need for unity among component parties within the state’s political landscape.
“If our component parties are weak, we will lend them a hand to strengthen them. Only by working together can we fight for a stronger Sarawak,” he added.
He also took the opportunity to express gratitude to all the component parties for their support during the SUPP leadership crisis in 2014.
“Because of this, SUPP has a chance to survive, rejuvenate and transform into a stronger party. We are now a united and focused force, and we don’t fight for positions.”
“Under GPS, our strength lies in providing stability, fostering consensus and upholding unity. It is through these values that we were able to secure an impressive 76 out of 82 seats in the previous election,” he said.
Also present at the convention were Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Deputy President; SUPP deputy presidents Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem and Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin; SUPP Women chief Kho Teck Wan; SUPP Youth chief Michael Tiang; Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) President Datuk Joseph Salang; Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) vice-president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep.
