Sarawak Pakatan to meet soon to decide next course of action, says Chong

KUCHING: Sarawak Pakatan Harapan will meet soon to decide its next course of action in light of recent political developments, says its chairman Chong Chieng Jen.

He said this was necessitated by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's exit from Pakatan as well as an expected change in Sarawak PKR's leadership after Baru Bian, Ali Biju and Willie Mongin quit the party.

Baru, who was state PKR chairman, Ali and Willie were among 11 PKR MPs aligned to Datuk Seri Azmin Ali who left PKR on Monday (Feb 24) to form an independent bloc.

Chong said the departure of a few leaders from Pakatan component parties would not sway the state coalition from its course.

"I believe that having gone through this turmoil in recent days, Sarawak Pakatan will be more united and resolute to face the coming state elections.

"I assure the people of Sarawak that come what may, Sarawak Pakatan will stay true to its original political struggle to bring reforms to Sarawak and Malaysia," he said in a statement on Tuesday (Feb 25).

Chong also said all Sarawak DAP elected representatives remained steadfast with the party "through thick and thin".

"The Sarawak DAP members, as well as Amanah members and those remaining in PKR, have shown great strength and undivided support for the leadership in these difficult and uncertain times," he said.