Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said current BN leaders who have had a long history with Sarawak understand the local scenario and will know that they are not welcome to contest in the state.
“BN has a long history in Sarawak, and BN’s present leaders understand Sarawak’s politics well and are close to present Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders.
“I’m sure BN’s present leaders will not rock the political stability in Sarawak by contesting in the forthcoming PRN (state election)," the state’s youth and sports minister told The Borneo Post.
The current GPS coalition comprises PBB, Sarawak United Peoples' Party, Parti Rakyat Sarawak and Progressive Democratic Party.
The four parties were part of BN going into the 14th general election but pulled out shortly after BN's shock defeat at the hands of Pakatan Harapan.
The state-level coalition is now friendly to the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and is represented by four ministers in his cabinet.
Nonetheless, it is determined to maintain its independence.
“Just as we don’t welcome PN to contest in Sarawak, we also do not welcome BN contesting in Sarawak,” said Abdul Karim.
He was reacting to comments by former lecturer Mashor Hossen who was reported as saying BN is set to make a comeback in Sarawak and would have a fighting chance in the next state or parliamentary election.
Due to the fact that the GPS parties were BN representatives in Sarawak, none of the traditional peninsular parties such as Umno, MCA and MIC has a presence in the state, a situation which also applies to PN parties like Bersatu and Gerakan.
The last Sarawak state assembly elections were held on May 7, 2016, and fresh polls are due soon.
However, the state is currently battling the Covid-19 pandemic and has been the state with the highest number of fresh cases for five out of the last seven days. - Mkini
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