The Masing-Sng group in Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) is planning a big gathering in Bintulu on July 24 - an event that is expected to give a clearer indication of its leaders' plans.

Masing faction leader Dublin Unting, who is the assistant tourism minister, confirmed the date to malaysiakini .

Unless there is top-level intervention or mediation efforts to bring the two warring factions in the party together, the fight is likely to be a long and protracted one.