Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah failed to defend his position as vice-president of the bumiputera wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Sarawak (PBB) in the party’s election yesterday.

The results were announced by election chairperson Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah at the party’s 16th general assembly today.

Karim (above) garnered 669 votes, placing him...