PBB members pledge full support to Abang Johari as returning president

Summary

• Thousands of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) delegates have unanimously pledged their support to Sarawan Premier Abang Johari Openg, who has been returned as the party’s president unopposed.

• At PBB’s 16th convention in Kuching today, deputy president Douglas Uggah Embas highlights the progress in Sarawak under Abang Johari's leadership

• Uggah says Sarawak’s successes were not by chance or magic, contrary to criticisms.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) delegates have pledged full support for Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg, who was returned unopposed as party president.

The Borneo Post reported that PBB deputy president Douglas Uggah Embas announced the decision before 4,000 party members at the party's 16th Convention at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.

“All 82 branches of PBB have unanimously decided to maintain Abang Johari as the president of PBB.

“He has been re-elected unopposed, and we have full confidence in his leadership,” said Douglas.

‘You will never walk alone’

Among others, Uggah highlighted Sarawak’s progress under Abang Johari’s tenure as premier from 2022 - the establishment of AirBorneo, Sarawak’s own airline, and setting up the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund that currently holds RM8 billion in assets.

Further, Uggah also reportedly noted Sarawak’s recognition by the World Bank as a high-income state with revenue reaching a record RM14.2 billion in 2023, and other achievements including the state’s acquisition of the Bintulu Port and its majority stake in Affin Bank.

“These successes did not happen by chance or magic. I remember some in the opposition dismissing them as mere talk but today, we can see the reality. It is happening, and is being seen and felt by all of us,” said Uggah who described Abang Johari as a bold and visionary leader.

“Like a great ship, PBB has a strong, capable, and fearless captain at the helm - that leader is no other than Abang Johari.

“He stands firm, never yields on our continental shelf, and leads with integrity, vision, and intelligence to secure Sarawak’s future.

“Under his leadership, PBB remains the pillar of Sarawak’s stability, prosperity and sustainability. We will fully stand behind him - you (Abang Johari) will never walk alone,” he added.

It was previously reported that other PBB top leaders including Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof were also returned unopposed at the party election this weekend.

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