Ronnie Liu appointed PBM info chief

 PBM secretary-general Munan Laja says the party's supreme council decided to appoint the former DAP leader to the position at a meeting today.

Former DAP veteran Ronnie Liu announced his entry into Parti Bangsa Malaysia last week.

PETALING JAYA:

Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) has appointed Ronnie Liu as its information chief, a week after he joined the party.

PBM secretary-general Munan Laja said the party’s supreme council decided to appoint the former DAP veteran to the position in a meeting today.

The party also made several other appointments – William Low (deputy information chief), Benny Sieh (treasurer-general) and Sieh Ing Qing (deputy treasurer-general).

Munan added that party president Larry Sng appointed Engga Unchat and Saarah Ali Bashah to the supreme council under the president’s appointee quota.

“It is hoped that these appointments will further strengthen the party’s leadership and machinery as well as boost the spirit of cooperation and commitment among all quarters in elevating the party.

“PBM is confident that this strengthened leadership lineup will continue to make positive contributions towards expanding the party’s activities and advancing PBM’s cause and aspirations for the people,” Munan said in a statement.

Liu, the former state assemblyman for Sungai Pelek in Selangor, announced his entry into PBM on Aug 9.

He said he chose to join PBM after discussions with Sng as its political outlook was the closest to his own, while their experiences complemented each other, with Sng being more familiar with Borneo and Liu with the peninsula.

Sng previously described Liu’s entry into the party as part of its efforts to expand PBM’s leadership.

Political analysts had poured cold water on Sarawak-based PBM’s plans to expand its presence in Peninsular Malaysia, expecting little impact even with Liu leading the charge. - FMT