Party loyalty comes first, says PBB sec-gen
MIRI: The strength of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) lies in the true essence of members’ loyalty to the party, says its secretary-general Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
“Loyalty to a political party is essential to ensure that the party remains strong and stable as only through stability that a governing party will be able to focus on a nation’s development,” said the federal Works Minister and Kapit MP in his speech at the PBB N78 Mulu branch’s ‘Majlis Jasamu Dikenang’, held at a hotel here yesterday.
According to Nanta, PBB has come a long way since its formation over five decades ago, and is now known for its strong organisational structure.
“One of PBB’s principles ‘Berkorban Bersatu’, emphasises the discipline, obedience and loyalty that serve as the party’s core political values.”
This, he added, served as the foundation for all members in prioritising the party over personal interests, and which had ‘clearly become the ideology of PBB’ under the current leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“One may ask if there are any benefits from being loyal, dedicated and having made sacrifices for the political party; to which I believe that there is a greater reward for these, not only in the form of awards, medal and ranks.
“Instead, through the party, we are given a voice and power to articulate and implement policies and development projects that benefit and improve the quality of life for the people, state and country, and these are the things that truly bring satisfaction to our struggle.
“The loyalty in serving a political party will be paid off with the feeling of satisfaction in assisting the people, which in the future will undoubtedly be enjoyed by our descendants,” said Nanta at the event, hosted by the Mulu PBB Women.
Nanta also extended his appreciation to the party’s veterans for their commitment and dedication, which had had led to the formation of PBB Mulu in 2016.
A total of 56 veterans of PBB Mulu, who have been with the party for at least 20 years, received their ‘Jasamu Dikenang’ appreciation certificates at the event.