Independent Luyang assemblyperson Dr Hiew King Cheu has confirmed submitting his application to join Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS), but is awaiting a response from the party leadership whether or not he would be accepted as a new member.

He admitted that his application was special as he was an elected state representive and therefore, required the consensus of PBRS and other Barisan Nasional (BN) components parties.

“It doesn’t matter how long they will take to discuss my application as I understand their concerns that I am already an elected people’s representative.

“But while they (PBRS) deliberate, I will continue the responsibility that was entrusted to me towards my constituency,” he told Bernama when contacted in Kota Kinabalu today.

Hiew, a former DAP state leader, said he submitted his application about two months ago after deciding that he should have a platform under the government in which he could fulfill his cause.

Meanwhile, PBRS secretary-general Dr Johnson Tee confirmed that Hiew had applied to become a PBRS member, but the party leadership had yet to discuss on the matter.

- Bernama