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 fifth out of six candidates. Only the four candidates with the highest votes will secure the vice-president posts.

Satok assemblyperson Ibrahim Baki, the new contender for the position, secured the highest votes at 910, followed by the state Utility and Telecommunication Minister Julaihi Narawi, who defended his position with 900 votes.

Sarawak Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Annuar Rapaee also defended the position, securing 788 votes.

Another new contender, Sarawak Deputy Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Len Talif Salleh, managed to secure the position with 687 votes.

The state Deputy Utility and Telecommunication Minister Abdul Rahman Junaidi failed to defend the position, receiving only 546 votes.

PBB is divided into two wings: the bumiputera wing, which consists of the Malay/Melanau community, and the Pesaka wing, comprising the Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu communities.

More than 4,000 delegates attended the three-day general assembly that kicked off on Friday (Feb 14).

- Bernama

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