Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem may have said that the state BN is prepared to reconsider its loyalty to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, but the state’s opposition leaders seem unconvinced by the declaration.

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen pointed out that Adenan’s announcement was simply a “stand without a stand”.

“Adenan wants to appeal to both sides. On one hand he tries to appeal to BN, while on the other hand he tries to appeal to those who are dissatisfied with Najib,” he told Malaysiakini .

Chong pointed out how no institution has dared to investigate Najib since he wields power as prime minister.

“Even after 10 years, they will not dare to sue Najib,” he quipped.

Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian is also of the same belief on the matter.

“The problem is, who is to prosecute Najib? We don't expect Najib to be prosecuted unless there is a change of regime,” he said.

Baru added that Adenan simply said what he said to show that he is a proponent of good governance.

“He (Adenan) is trying to distance himself from the (former Sarawak chief minister Abdul) Taib (Mahmud) government, and talks about integrity.”

All these things, however, have to be supported by action on Adenan’s part, Baru stressed.

“He cannot talk about good governance while supporting a corrupt leader in the federal government,” he noted.

Baru also believes that BN leaders would not stop supporting Najib.

“Unless the court declares him guilty, otherwise he (Adenan) won't stop supporting Najib,” he said.

Adenan, at the state assembly today, said that Sarawak BN would reconsider its loyalty to Najib if the latter is found to have committed wrongdoings in relation to 1MDB.

At present, however, Adenan acknowledged that the state BN would continue to support Najib as he has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) president Sim Kui Hian said he was not surprised by Adenan’s statement, pointing out how he’s a “man of principles”.

Sim added, “If anyone is found guilty, no one is exempted from the law; all these are based on principles within the coalition.”

Without evidences, he stressed, one must not place judgement on a person based on allegations.

“Until proven guilty, how can we act on allegations? No matter who is the prime minister, there will be allegations against him,” he opined.