Batu Kitang rep on ex-rival Abdul Aziz joining PBB: ‘Trust and sincerity matter most’
By Karen Bong
KUCHING, Dec 13: “There are no permanent friends or foes in politics,” Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang remarked in response to former Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak member Abdul Aziz Isa Marindo’s decision to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB).
Lo and Abdul Aziz have a long history as political rivals, having contested against each other in Batu Kitang during the 2016 Sarawak Election.
At the time, Abdul Aziz, then a rising star in DAP, was known for his fiery speeches and strong criticisms of the then ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
However, Lo, representing the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP), emerged victorious with a 1,840-vote majority. Lo retained the seat in the 2021 election under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) banner with an even larger majority of 4,163 votes, further solidifying his position in the constituency.
Despite their past clashes, Lo took a magnanimous stance on Abdul Aziz’s political shift, emphasising that sincerity and credibility are essential in building trusting relationships, both in politics and in life.
“From one Sarawakian to another, I bid Aziz well and pray for his success in whatever he does and wherever he goes,” he told DayakDaily when contacted today.
He also stressed the importance of grooming more capable leaders at both Sarawak and federal levels to ensure Sarawak’s continued political strength, particularly in the fight for its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report.
“Sarawak and Sabah need one-third representation in Parliament. Sarawak must continue grooming many more leaders to pursue and regain everything enshrined under MA63 and the IGC Report,” he added.
Quoting the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, Lo concluded with a reminder: “Jaga Sarawak baik-baik” (Take good care of Sarawak).
Meanwhile, Abdul Aziz confirmed that he has resigned from DAP and officially submitted application to join PBB on Chinese New Year Eve (Jan 28), marking the end of his an 11-and-a-half-year affiliation with the party. — DayakDaily
https://dayakdaily.com/batu-kitang-rep-on-ex-rival-abdul-aziz-joining-pbb-trust-and-sincerity-matter-most/
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