Dr Abdul Rahman: Gabungan Parti Sarawak proves strength, capability in administering Sarawak
KUCHING: The strength momentum exhibited by Gabungan Parti Sarawak ( GPS) signifies the ruling coalition’s ability to administer Sarawak without relying on other quarters.
According to Assistant Minister of Rural Electricity Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, this has been proven by all the decisions made by the Sarawak government, including those concerning its resources.
“We now have our own strengths and capabilities.
“All decisions are made by us, including those concerning our resources,” he said during the ‘Sesi Randau GPS N.4 Pantai Damai’ at Kampung Bintawa Ulu here on Sunday night.
The gathering was conducted by the Pantai Damai branch of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu ( PBB).
Dr Abdul Rahman, who is Pantai Damai assemblyman, also stressed about the seriousness of the Sarawak in allocating a significant amount of funds meant to address treated water and electricity supply problems across Sarawak.
Back on GPS, he pointed out that the formation of the coalition was focused on fighting for the return of Sarawak’s rights and interests.
For the record, GPS comprises four homegrown political parties — PBB, Sarawak United People’s Party ( SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak ( PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party ( PDP).
All four were aligned to Barisan Nasional ( BN) prior to the 14th general election in May last year.
“We ( Sarawak) should be recognised as a territory, instead of a state. Sarawak was one of the territories that jointly formed Malaysia.
“In this regard, the territory status is important for Sarawak and its recognition is crucial to ensure the return of Sarawak’s rights.
“Sarawak must obtain equal rights; it must not be regarded as ‘second- class state’,” said Dr Abdul Rahman, who is also PBB vice-president.