PBB always has smooth transition of power — Abg Johari
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is ‘unique and extraordinary’ given its smooth succession of leadership since Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s time.
Its president and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the party had always been strong and never went through internal struggle whenever there was a change of leadership.
However, he was quick to point out that this might not be the case with other political parties.
“Tun Taib (former chief minister and now Head of State) passed the baton to Pehin Sri Adenan Satem. We gave our full support to Pehin Sri Adenan Satem.
“When Pehin Sri Adenan Satem passed away (on Jan 11 last year), all in PBB entrusted me to be the new captain. We do not fight each other or within the party.
“This is unique because if it is another political party, they fight among themselves. But our party is cultured and has no problem at not just the top leadership but also grassroots level,” he said when launching the PBB Zone 4 meeting at the Islamic Complex Hall here yesterday.
PBB Zone 4 comprises six branches, which are Sadong Jaya, Simunjan, Gedong, Sebuyau, Lingga and Beting Maro.
Abang Johari was delighted that PBB Youth chief and Women chief Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Dato Sri Empiang Jabu respectively had decided to step down to pave way for the young ones to take over.
“In PBB, we have understanding and are willing to give way and groom young leaders.”
Abang Johari added that PBB must continue to remain strong and serve as the backbone of the state Barisan Nasional (BN) to bring about more development to Sarawak.