PKR vice-president Roland Engan says Sarawakians want leaders and political parties capable of working together, respecting differences and prioritising the common good.
PKR vice-president Roland Engan said any political party that shuts the door on cooperation, rejects dialogue or refuses to consider working with others simply because of political differences is displaying a narrow-minded and immature attitude.
“I wish to emphasise that the door to political collaboration in Sarawak must always remain open in the interests of the people and the state’s future.
“No party should consider itself so powerful that it does not need the cooperation of others,” he said in a statement.
While Roland did not specify who his remarks were directed at, they came a day after GPS spokesman Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said cooperation between parties at the federal level did not automatically translate into electoral partnerships in Sarawak.
Karim pointed out that GPS chairman Abang Johari Openg had already stated the coalition would contest all 82 seats in Sarawak.
The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu information chief said GPS wanted to avoid an arrangement that would leave the state reliant on West Malaysia-based parties for major decisions, potentially requiring the approval of their national leadership.
Roland, who is also the state PKR chief, said Sarawakians want leaders and political parties capable of working together, respecting differences and prioritising the common good.
“We may belong to different parties, subscribe to different ideologies and hold different opinions, but we remain brothers and sisters as the people of Sarawak,” he said.
He also warned that the state’s future should not be monopolised by any political party or group.
“Instead, it should be built through the participation, cooperation and commitment of all parties,” he said, adding that parties that refused to cooperate with others risked losing the trust and support of the people.
“As a state rich in racial, religious, cultural and political diversity, Sarawak should serve as an example of democratic maturity, tolerance and unity among its people,” Roland said.
The Sarawak legislative assembly was dissolved on Oct 26, paving the way for the 13th state election to be held within the next 60 days. - FMT
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