Formation of single multi-racial party takes time to implement — CM
KUCHING: The view to form a single multi-racial party in Sarawak has been taken into consideration but such a proposal will take time to be implemented, said Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“We take into account the proposal, but it is an evolution that we should not rush into even if the people have views on it or say the time has come... Understand the importance of consolidating first, then implement, it takes time,” he told reporters here yesterday.
He was asked to comment on the proposal by Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing on the need to set up a single multiracial party in the state. Earlier Abang Johari, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president, paid his last respects to the late Federation of Kuching Division Community Associations president Datuk Sim Swee Yong.
Meanwhile he described the passing of Sim as a great loss for the community given his vast contribution and service in social work.
“Today we lost a community leader who had worked hard to help, especially the Chinese community and gave priority to social work and uniting the Chinese and non Chinese communities,” he said.
Sim, 85, died of heart failure at a private medical centre here at 8.30 pm last night.